Babangida’s New Book Sparks Controversy: “It’s a waste of pages” – David Hundeyin slams

David Hundeyin didn’t hold back when he reviewed Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book. In his words, “It’s a complete waste of 369 pages. Full of words, but says absolutely nothing.” He likened it to a failed attempt at his old ‘Maradona’ tactics, describing it as “the literary equivalent of a Russian doll filled with nonsense.”

Hundeyin’s take triggered mixed reactions. While some agreed, others found value in the book. One netizen laughed, “Omg is it that bad?😭😂” while another stated, “I have the PDF copy in case anyone needs it, don’t spend a dime on that nonsense.”

One key debate centered on the 1966 coup. Some believe Babangida’s account helps clear misconceptions. “The January 1966 coup was not an Igbo coup,” one netizen emphasized. Another added, “No issues, he has again demystified the 60-year-old Igbo Coup Lie, that alone is enough reason why I got the PDF.”

However, skepticism remains. “I’d rather believe the devil telling me a lie than IBB telling me half-truths,” someone argued. Another questioned, “Had Nigerians forgiven him about the annulment of the June 12 election?”

With opinions sharply divided, one thing is certain—this book has stirred emotions. Whether it’s worth reading or not, Nigerians are once again debating their history and the man who played a major role in it.