Former military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida yesterday vowed not to buy his way to power in next year's presidential election. Speaking on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Focus on Africa programme, Babangida said he had the experience to be president.
The popular thinking is that his wealth is the driving force in his bid to return to power.
Gen. Babangida, who annulled the June 12, 1993 election – Nigeria's freest and fairest ever – is one of the country's wealthiest men.
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