• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

I Tried To Befriend Late Gani Fawehinmi But Failed — IBB

by Leadership News
2 years ago
in Politics
gani fawehinmi
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Self-acclaimed evil genius and former Nigerian dictator, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has spoken openly about his unsuccessful efforts to forge a friendship with the late human rights lawyer and activist, Gani Fawehinmi.

Advertisement

LEADERSHIP reports that Fawehinmi—a social critic, human and civil rights lawyer, and the Lamofin of Ondo— died in the early hours of 5 September 2009 after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. He was 71 years old.

During an interview on Channels Television’s Inside Sources With Laolu Akande, Babangida acknowledged Fawehinmi’s strong critical voice against his military regime and admitted trying “all possible means” to become friends with him.

Babangida described Fawehinmi as a “good critic” and claimed he valued his perspectives. He revealed attempting to connect with Fawehinmi directly and through mutual acquaintances, including former minister Alex Akinyele.

However, despite IBB’s efforts, Fawehinmi, known for his unwavering principles and public perception of Babangida as an “evil genius,” remained distant.

ADVERTISEMENT

The former military leader went on to say that Fawehinmi’s critical voice even influenced his policy decisions. “If we came up with a policy, my first question to my staff was: What would Gani Fawehinmi say?” he shared.

He said, “He (Fawehinmi) is a good critic and he doesn’t want to be seen with someone that people already perceived as ‘an evil genius’.”

“I like listening to him. I made it a point to become his friend. He was very friendly with one of my former ministers, the late Alex Akinyele; they were very good friends, and he tried to make us very good friends.

RELATED

INEC Asks Tribunal To Dismiss Rhodes-Vivour’s Petition

LP Knocks Rhodes-Vivour Over ‘Hasty Defection’ To ADC

17 minutes ago
Nigerians May Kick Out APC In 2027 Over Hardship — Ex-Party Chair

Former Gombe Dep-Gov, PDP Chieftain Join APC

14 hours ago
ADVERTISEMENT

“If we come up with a policy, my first question to my staff was: What would Gani Fawehinmi say?”

Babangida attributed his pursuit of Fawehinmi’s friendship to his appreciation for “bright minds” and his belief that prominent figures joining his administration served the national interest.


Join Our WhatsApp Channel



Tags: Gani fanwehinmiIBB
SendShare10215Tweet6384Share
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

AFCON 2023: Group Stage Fixtures And Kick-off Times

Next Post

Nations Cup: NFF Confident In Super Eagles To Clinch Title

Leadership News

Leadership News

You May Like

INEC Asks Tribunal To Dismiss Rhodes-Vivour’s Petition
Politics

LP Knocks Rhodes-Vivour Over ‘Hasty Defection’ To ADC

2025/09/07
Nigerians May Kick Out APC In 2027 Over Hardship — Ex-Party Chair
Politics

Former Gombe Dep-Gov, PDP Chieftain Join APC

2025/09/07
Edo Guber: NNPP Screens 4 Aspirants
Politics

Why We Expelled Kano Lawmaker Jubrin – NNPP

2025/09/07
INEC Drops Doguwa From Election Winners’ List
Politics

Ex-Reps Leader Laments Alleged Attack On APC Members In Kano

2025/09/06
ADC Dissolves Exco, Inaugurates New Leadership in Imo
Politics

ADC Warns Against Unauthorised Rallies

2025/09/06
ADC Dissolves Exco, Inaugurates New Leadership in Imo
Politics

Leave Our Leaders Alone, Face Bandits – ADC Tells Police, Federal Gov’t

2025/09/06
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Amnesty International Slams DSS Over Attempt To Censor Sowore’s Social Media Account

LP Knocks Rhodes-Vivour Over ‘Hasty Defection’ To ADC

Flood: Bauchi Constructs Alternative Link Road For North-East, North-West

North West Development Commission, Firms To Sign $200m Agric MoU

Osimhen Returns To Turkey As Super Eagles Depart For Crucial World Cup Qualifier In South Africa

Greelz On Bloor Brings Nigerian Street Food To Toronto

ADC Condemns Attack On Party Members In Worship Center, Asks Police To Act 

ERA Chides NUPENG, NLC Over Strike Threat 

‘It’s Senseless Violence’, Atiku Decries Killing Of 63 Persons By Boko Haram In Borno

Stop Proposed Salary Increase For Politicians, SERAP Tells Court

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.