General Sani Abacha, who commanded Nigeria as a military commander from 1993 until his passing in 1998, passed away 27 years ago today..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Fatima Gumsu Abacha, his daughter, has shown her public grief for her father by writing, “27 years today… Nigeria has gotten worse since you went. According to Daily News, she expressed her emotions on social media, and her remarks have spurred discussions about the status of the nation today, with many drawing comparisons between the circumstances in her father’s day and the present.
Gumsu Abacha, who is married to Mai Mala-Buni, the governor of Yobe State, frequently has positive memories of her father despite the fact that opinions on his leadership are still varied. On Facebook, she shared a photo of her father in uniform, calling him “Baba na,” or “my father,” and included a heart emoji. Since every child views their dad as a hero, some people think she has every right to honor her father, regardless of what the general public thinks. The authoritarian style and repression of opposition are hallmarks of General Sani Abacha’s rule. For resisting the regime, many people were arrested, and some were even killed. Under his leadership, Nigeria gained international recognition as a nation that did not uphold human rights.
He and his family were also widely accused of embezzling significant sums of money from Nigeria and hiding them in foreign accounts. Following his passing, the authorities started working to reclaim the stolen money, and part of it has already been returned to Nigeria. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Second Niger Bridge are two examples of infrastructure projects that have benefited from some of the seized monies.
Discussions over Nigeria’s past and present have been rekindled by Gumsu Abacha’s recent remarks. She is echoed by some Nigerians who claim that life is more difficult now due to increased unemployment, lower purchasing power, and greater prices. Others contend that the nation has become more democratic and that people are no longer afraid to voice their ideas. The question of whether Abacha was a good leader is still up for dispute. While some claim he was harsh but contributed to keeping the country united, others think he was repressive and deprives people of their rights.
The ongoing court battle to regain an Abuja home that the government took has also put his family in the limelight. They are requesting that the court return the property, arguing that it was taken unfairly. The public is keeping a careful eye on the case, which is still underway. Gumsu Abacha has addressed those who accuse her father of being to accountable for Nigeria’s woes. On social media, she posted, “Allah never sleeps! I promise that we must exercise caution in this planet. Some of her supporters take this as an exhortation to refrain from passing harsh judgment on her father, arguing that only God is fully aware of the situation. Others counter that she ought to admit the wrongs done under her father’s rule.
Nonetheless, a lot of people think it’s unjust to hold her directly responsible for his deeds. In Nigeria, the effects of Abacha’s reign are still controversial. Some remember his attempts to save the nation money and stabilize the exchange rate. They point out that inflation was comparatively low and the dollar was trading at around ₦85 during his term. Others recall a period of tyranny and terror, when dissent was severely penalized. General Sani Abacha is still a hotly contested figure in Nigerian history, even after 27 years.
Recent comments made by his daughter have once again raised awareness of his legacy and caused people to consider what has changed and what has not. Some claim that Nigeria has gotten worse during his time, while others think that more freedom of speech and democratic advancements have improved the nation’s situation. Whatever one’s stance, it is evident that intense feelings and conversations are still sparked by General Abacha’s memory. His family is still fighting for their legal rights and defending his legacy.
Gumsu Abacha’s personal anguish over losing her father and witnessing the nation’s struggles is reflected in her speech. She hopes that people will remember her father more favorably because she feels that Nigeria has not gotten any better after his passing. However, many Nigerians have very different views of his reign, and the controversy surrounding his leadership is probably going to last for years to come. People are still debating whether Nigeria has improved or deteriorated over the past 27 years, and the story of General Sani Abacha and his family keeps making headlines.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>