Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said that former military President Ibrahim Babangida deserves accolades for his contributions to the development of the nation.
According to the APC chieftain, one of the greatest legacies of IBB is giving the country a manageable number of political parties by reducing them to two.
This is contained in a statement signed by his Head of Media, Mr Paul Ibe, in Abuja on Monday as the former military president clocks 75, just as he added that the move reduced the wastage of resources through financial support from the country’s electoral commission.
Atiku noted that following the conception of the Federal Capital Territory by late Gen. Murtala Mohammed, Babangida facilitated the rapid development of the city.
He said: ”The virtues of forgiveness and the magnanimous spirit of the former president is one of the magnetic and endearing features of his character. It is impossible to encounter IBB without being moved by his humility towards people, regardless of their social status in life.
”His detribalised nature and passion about Nigeria’s oneness are virtues worthy of emulation.”
Atiku prayed that God grants IBB many more years in good health so that the country could continue to drink from his fountain of wisdom.
