{
  "id": 1655785,
  "title": "Sowore blasts Nigerians celebrating IBB at 85 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/sowore-blasts-nigerians-celebrating-ibb-at-85-years",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/sowore-blasts-nigerians-celebrating-ibb-at-85-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Sowore, has criticized Nigerians for celebrating former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 85th birthday. Babangida, who served from 1985 to 1993, was removed from power after overturning the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was widely believed to be won by MKO Abiola. Sowore, in a tweet, stated that Babangida had lived a long life but was not living well. He alleged that Nigeria's current state is a result of Babangida's \"wickedness and selfishness\" in wielding power. The human rights activist further argued that Babangida's legacy is not one of nation-building, but rather decisions that deepened corruption, undermined democracy, and left future generations of Nigerians to bear the burden. Sowore's tweet highlights the need to remember Babangida's legacy, not just through birthday celebrations, but also by acknowledging the consequences of his decisions while in power that have negatively impacted Nigeria.",
  "summary": "The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, has taken a swipe at some Nigerians for celebrating former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), on his 85th birthday. Writing on his verified X handle late Monday, Sowore said Babangida had lived long but was no longer living well. He alleged that […] Sowore blasts Nigerians celebrating IBB at 85 years",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}