Abdulsalami Abubakar Exposes Politicians' Duplicity

In his 264-page autobiography titled "Duty," former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar disclosed that during the June 12, 1993 election crisis, politicians, including Bashir Tofa, collected money from MKO Abiola to mobilize support for his presidential campaign. Abubakar recounted his experiences with Nigerian politicians, describing them as duplicitous and highlighting their tendency to publicly inflame ethnic and religious divisions while privately socializing.

He noted that Tofa, who contested against Abiola, had assured delivery of votes in exchange for financial support. Abubakar also reflected on the political landscape of Nigeria, recalling events from the 1980s, including the split of the People's Redemption Party (PRP) and the impeachment of Governor Balarab Musa in Kaduna State.

He emphasized that the Nigerian populace often remains unaware of the true nature of political maneuvers, as politicians engage in behind-the-scenes dealings while publicly feigning opposition.