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Deliver Us From IBB, Oh Lord!

By Tunde Ali

Deliver us oh Lord, deliver us.
The God of our fore-fathers,
The Evil Genius is again raising his head;
To commence and perfect the uncompleted work of destructions,
Of his first eight years in office.

How much longer, oh Lord will you keep silent?
How much longer will you look elsewhere?
How much longer, oh lord will you allow;
The destiny of your people to be toiled by this man of valor?
How much longer will you allow the satanic genius to affront our collective peace?

Tell him off, oh Lord and cut him short.
Turn his schemes and pranks to foolishness
Let him know that he is an ordinary mortal.
But, as for us, we count on you for victory and loving kindness.

It is expediently imperative that every well intentioned Nigerian should cry to God to deliver us from the impending danger of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida’s second coming.

Seventeen years ago before the self styled evil genius was forced to step aside, he had corrupted and destroyed the foundation of the Nigerian democratic institutions. His eight years of terror depicted colossal waste and monumental corruption which changed the tone and dictum of Nigeria politics for the worse. Institutionalized corruption especially at the high governmental levels, prejudicial killing and wanton murdering of innocent people who were opposed to his policies and administration were witnessed. Political schemes and maneuvering that toiled and derailed the destiny of many, and sabotaged the growth and development of the nation were the least of the atrocities committed by this faceless dictator.

The charming devil finally confirmed the speculation of his ambition to return to the Aso-Rock on his way to Asaba where he was scheduled to attend the memorial lecture in honor of his late wife – Miriam. As a Nigerian, IBB has the right to avail himself to contest any public office, however, the regimen of his past continues to haunt and vilify him. Shakespeare once said that “the evils that men do lives after them”. Certainly, IBB’s past is an indelible blood, and it will continue to torment him till he breathes his last.

Whatever IBB forgot in Aso – Rock remains unclear. Eight years is more than sufficient to make a lasting political impression if there is any to be made, or cast a web of notoriety and stagnation. IBB however chose the latter. At age of 67 or there about, Babangida cannot boast of the psychological well being and mental alacrity necessary to rule Nigeria. Taking into cognizance the psychological logjam that he has experienced since the time that he was disgraced out of office, to the emotional setback of the death of his wife. The retired general should be frankly told to his face that Nigerians did not need an extension of his nefarious and ignoble evil regime; neither will they be deceived by superficial smile that is deceptive in theme and purpose.

His maradonic strategy of divide and rule clustered with carrot and stick is re surging. It is not a surprise therefore to see some selfish and self seeking individual mouth-piecing for the evil genius. It is not impossible that they have been bought over. Otherwise, how can one explain the pleading of Gbenga Daniel that the Yoruba’s should forgive IBB for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election. The election that has been judged the most free and fair in the history of Nigeria. My position is that if IBB is truly remorseful, he should come open, and tell the whole story to the nation and apologize to Nigerians. To restrict the apology for the annulment of June 12 election to the Yoruba’s is to be insensitive to the democratic voice of the Nigerians that voted for late Chief MKO Abiola across the nation.

Nigerians can no longer afford to be dribble into another political catastrophe by IBB or his likes. If IBB is truly repentant, and has become “born again” as he claimed, he need to demonstrate this by humbly succumbing to the demand of the Nigerian people. That is, explanation of the activities, or is it atrocities of his administration? After all, the essence of leadership is service, if the people demands accountability about his 8 years in government, courtesy demands that he provides it. If Babangida would be consider for anything at all in Nigeria political environment, the following four concerns must be addressed.

1. Why was the election of June 12, 1993 annulled?

2. What happened to the $12.4 billion oil windfall from Gulf war of 1990? (IBB should defend himself against the indictment by Okigbo Panel of Inquiry)

3. IBB should declare his assets and account for the source of his wealth between 1987 and 1992; and

4. IBB should appear before an appointed judge and defend his indictment by Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Commission on his involvement in the death of Dele Giwa – Nigerian top journalist. It is on record that the commission on Human Rights Violations and Investigation headed by Justice Chuckwudifu Oputa, concluded that “…there is evidence to suggest that IBB and two security chiefs – Brigadier general Halilu Akilu and Colonel A.K. Togun are accountable for the death of Dele Giwa by the letter bomb. We recommend this case be re-open for further investigation in the public interest.”

Until IBB provide answers to the concerns raised above, he will remain irrelevant in the Nigeria political landscape. Even if he delude himself with the status of a power broker or stakeholder, he would be eluded by peace and overwhelm by sleeplessness. Macbeth murdered sleep, and he slept no more till he was overcome. Anybody that operates in the tradition of Macbeth would undoubtedly end up in his fashion.

IBB evidently, trusted in chariots (looted wealth). He had bragged to understood the psyche of Nigerians – an indication that with money, he can silence the conscious and outspoken minority and ride over the powerless majority, but he need to be told to his face that his game is up. The poverty which his regime created and unevenly spread remains prevalent. Nigerians deserves better life not only for the rural women but also for the town dwellers of both sexes. He will therefore not be tolerated, neither would his network of cabals.

No matter the extent of our powerlessness as individual citizens, we take pride in our praying potency, and would not hesitate to take our case to the lord. The Lord who heard the cry of the Hebrews and delivered them from the yoke of Pharaoh is still in the business of answering prayer. He demonstrated this with the unexpected but acceptable “removal” of Sanni Abacha. IBB should therefore not see himself as been invincible. Though he act as if he is above the law, but when nemesis is ready to catch up with him, even if he run to live inside the rocks that hold his mansion, he will be smoked out. God listens to the cry of the helpless and He delivers them from their oppressor.
Finally, stopping IBB’s second coming is a task that must be done. It requires collective determination and participations of all Nigerians at home and diaspora. All the progressives and democratic organizations within and outside Nigeria are implored to confront the Evil General and frustrate his satanic agenda. He should be informed that Nigerians requires the service of honest and patriotic statesman as opposed to heartless selfish, and corrupt leader that is evil personified.

Tunde Ali is the President of Citizens for Good Government & Accountability -( CIGGAC).

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61 thoughts on “Deliver Us From IBB, Oh Lord!

  1. Akin

    ELOI! ELOI!! LAMA-SABAKTANI!!!
    OH LORD! OH LORD!! WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN US!!!.
    PLEASE, OH GOD OF ABRAHAM, GOD OF ISAAC, GOD OF JACOB. LOOK DOWN UPON THY CHILDREN IN NIGERIA AND TAKE REVENGE ON ALL THOSE HEADS OF STATE AND THEIR ACCOMPLICES, WHO HAVE RENDERED MY PEOPLE IN NIGERIA POOR. THEY RULED, BUT NOTHING IS GOOD TO BE REGISTERED IN THEIR NAMES> THEY CONTINUE TO RETAIN THEIR STOLEN WEALTHS, BELONGING TO THE WHOLE CITIZENRIES IN CHINECE BANKS, IN WESTERN EUROPE, AND IN THE MOSLEM COUNTRIES; IN FACT THE BANKS, ALL OVER THE WORLD!
    GOD THE ALMIGHTY! LET THEM NEVER ENJOY THE BOOTIES THEY HAD CATCHED AWAY FROM THE PEOPLE IN PEACE! AMEN. LET THEM BE CAUGHT IN THEIR OWN NETS. AMEN. LET THEIR OFFSPRINGS WHO CONDONED THEIR EVIL DEEDS ALSO GO IN THE WAY OF DAMNATION?
    I KNOW YOUR SON IS COMING VERY SOON, BUT LET THESE EVIL PERPETRATORS CONTINUE TO WALLOW IN THE DEBRIS OF THE THEIR OWN SINS FOR EVER AND EVER AMEN
    OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN
    HALLOW BE THY NAME.
    THY COME COME
    THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH
    AS IT IS IN THE HEAVEN
    GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD
    FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES, AS WE FORGIVE THEM THAT TRESPASS AGAINST US.
    LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION
    BUT DELIVER US FROM DEVIL
    FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM,
    THE POWER, AND THE GLORY.
    FOR EVER AND EVER! AMEN

    FATHER ALMIGHTY, IF ALL THESE PEOPLE, WHO HAD BROKEN OUR NATIONAL TREASURIES CAN REPENT, AND BRING BACK ALL OUR STOLEN MONIES, PLEASE, FORGIVE THEM.
    THANK YOU LORD! THANK YOU JESUS
    HALLELUYAH! HALLELUYAH!! HALLELUYAH!!!

    ISRAEL

  2. kunle

    I have nothing much to say, all that I have to say is that The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. So it’s in nigeria between all our so called leaders and the evil genius.
    God is his reward and I believe he will definitely deal with the idiot.

  3. Babajide

    d problem that nail IBB in the hands of Nigeria was trace to the breakup between him and Wole soyinka, Gani fawahenmi and co. they made him pay dearly. God knows d truth!

  4. Legend

    Is your life better since the man left power?are you better administered now?what life will your children or grand children have with OBJ or GEJ or any other guy for that matter in control?Please ask your self these pertinent questions.They are more important than the time you wasted so far on this!

  5. Comrade Yinka Aina

    All the Accusers and Accused are the same members of the family. Watch them in turbanning, wedding ceremonies,e.g. Abiola’s children and IBB children, Abacha,Oshiomole/IBB, OBJ them name them them! All we need is to forgive each other
    and Pray for this Nation. Unite and fight
    imperialist, foreigners like the Shagori Shagori, Investors whose nationality is where the currency is stronger.

  6. Amaechi Eneh

    Perhaps, the only antidote to IBB’s megalomania will be a NIGERIAN SPRING - to clean him up as well as other evil cohorts like himself. How on earth can any Nigerian - north, south, east or west - be so short of memory of the great devastation that IBB and his hench men brought upon our dear country. But hey, do not lose sleep my dear compatriots. I believe strongly in the power of prayers. He that refuses to hear, runs the risk of following the flies to the grave. That’s my consolation, for now. May God bless and prosper all of us, Amen.

  7. majek

    oh lord oh lord the wrath of God has started visiting the house ,thank almof evil men in nigeria,thank almigthy for his mercy upon both the rigthious and the unrigthious one,if men were God the poor we not have a place in nigeria to stay but my hope is that the blood of the innocent citizen in nigeria we continue to hunt people like, IBB,OBJ,BUHARI,SENATORS(past&present),REP(past&present),some state governor and some security service cheif. our God is a God vergence and he will sure strike so that nigeria will regain her lost glory

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