- In the video Babangida is seen seated and motionless beside Gambo Abubakar, brother to Niger State Governor Umar Bago.
- The footage has stirred reflections on power, aging, and legacy, with many calling it a reminder of life’s fleeting nature.
A viral video of former military leader Ibrahim Babangida in a wheelchair has sparked mixed reactions online, especially from those unaware of his current condition.
In the clip, Babangida, 83, is seen seated and motionless beside Gambo Abubakar, brother to Niger State Governor Umar Bago. The footage has stirred reflections on power, aging, and legacy, with many calling it a reminder of life’s fleeting nature.
Babangida, known for annulling Nigeria’s historic June 12, 1993 election, recently made headlines in February 2025 when he publicly acknowledged MKO Abiola as the rightful winner and issued a long-awaited apology—32 years later.
See some of the reactions culled below:
mattosky10
Same powerful person on the wheelchair stay humble
nursefab_
As long as nothing lasts forever… i pray I get this old…Amen
julietonuoha_u_
It’s not a crime to be old, we all pray to God for long life
heavenly6260
he is aging well
lady_eki
After all said and done …may God have mercy on us all
popo_myguy
We start at baby, end at baby. Go easy with life.
j.a.r.m.a ; “Him being on a wheel chair is as a result of old age not Karma …. People even pray to live this long to see their great grandchildren which he is so privileged to see them and be part of their lives….so if you’re trying to fill pity for him save it he is fine and has built his legacy ✌🏽.”
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