Former Head of State Says Democracy Has Taken Nigeria Backward

A former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) on Thursday said Nigeria experienced her best years in terms of job creation, security and affordable cost of living under the military, stating that democratic system of government has taken the country backward.

In a tweet on X, General Babangida said,”Some of the best years Nigerians ever experienced all came from the Military system of government; jobs, security, affordable cost of living, good roads & education.

“Accessing the Democratic system of government over the years has took us back to a much worse dilapidated state.”