Maryam Abacha, widow of Nigeria’s former military ruler, General Sani Abacha, who died in office on 8 June 1998, has challenged the assertions in a recent autobiography by her husband’s immediate predecessor, General Ibrahim Babangida that the late Head of State orchestrated the 12 June 1993 election annulment, which was won by Chief Moshood Abiola Also read: 12 June: How Abacha planned …

The widow of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Maryam Abacha has rejected long-standing allegations that her late husband looted billions of dollars during his time in office, insisting there is no credible evidence to support the claims. Speaking in an interview with TVC on Sunday, Mrs. Abacha challenged the narrative surrounding her husband’s legacy and questioned the …