Such impunity. I've not heard this man express one single regret or remorse for his part in plunging the country into the darkest abyss that we may never limb out of.

He knows how we got to this point as he put us here

39:35 Peter Obi is definitely admired by all of us. This is IBB stylishly talking about him! He is the good Nigerian, travels, economist and 60 years old. Let everyone pray for Obi to lead this UNITED NIGERIA to it’s best days yet 🙏

Judgement awaits the wicked no matter how long they thrive. The wicked will never go unpunished. God has set a day he will judge the World 🌎

I like what arise News is doing these days, keep calling them out pls...the next should be Gowon and Abdusalami,bring all of them out pls,because the time is near. Up Arise News!

Rufai is the only one that should handle this type of interview professionally

Kudos to her for skillfully staying on the issues. It'll be nice to see what other past rulers are saying in their old age, when some of them may have begun to realize the consequences of past decisions and actions in present day Nigeria

Of all Nigeria's presidents to date he seems to have the greatest understanding of how the country works. He single handedly turned Nigeria into the most corrupt country in the world almost overnight, in only a few years. That's very impressive. He could have done a lot for Nigerians if he wasn't selfish.

Contrary to some sentiments here, I believe the Interviewer did a good job. Quite professional and asked the pertinent question. Balanced and not adversarial like some people wanted. Good job, Arise TV and Ngozi

The problem with Africa is that we celebrate thieves. Allow them to keep their loot and be treated as statesmen, heroes instead of villain deserving the harshest punishment and to be treated with contempt. IBB and many corrupt and ruthless African leaders shouldn’t be allowed to keep their loot. Letting them keep is setting bad precedents, it confirms that crime pays. This is our biggest problem in Africa. A thief is a thief and it doesn’t matter whether they have stolen a goat, chicken, robbed citizens of public resources, are a villager, an ex president, young or old. They must be punished in equal proportion to the crime committed and deprived of the stollen goods or wealth so that leaders coming after them are warned. I don’t consider IBB a hero and sad that many here are praising him. May God the almighty, Allah open our eyes as citizens to the filths committed by men like him impoverishing this continent

All hail IBB🙋‍♂️, the man who knows Nigeria like the palm of his hands. Smartest thief of all times and the most corrupt leader in Africa

The lady interviewer is very good. Right questions and waited enough for him to answer the questions - again am very impressed with IBB ‘s. articulation and presence of mind despite being 80 yrs. It’s a shame that life is transient and we don’t have to live forever. Nothing last forever not even an IBB.

He has retired to his "HILLTOP" palatial home while so many Nigerians are living in squalor and abject poverty due partly to the actions and inactions of his likes. I hope he is at peace with himself. Power is transient and mortal life itself has an end.

Please Arise news,next time you want to interview people like this,let Rufai handle this,except you don't want to hear these men tell us the truth.. Ngozi is best with giving us news night Nigeria..Rufai is a natural detective in a journalist form..

Kudos to Mrs Ngozi. She handled the interview very well 👍👍👍

OBI has a vision to our country Nigeria I have a dream ✊🏾

No matter what older generation will never forget that this man opened the flood gate of corruption in Nigera.Yes we know

The only time IBB will have to come online is for him to apologize to Nigerians, the families of those he made fatherless. He should ask everyone for mercy.

Sacrifice and honesty will take Nigeria to the next level of nationhood

I believe that the reason we have agitations for secession in Nigeria is that the right things are not being done. If governance had given every section of the Nigerian society the necessary dividends in terms of economic welfare and acceptance, and no section is marginalized in any way, there won't be such agitations. If there were no looting of the treasury at federal, state and local government levels, and if the resources were appropriately managed for the benefit of all, there would not be agitations for secession. In the present dispensation, Peter Obi stands out as the magic wand that is capable of restoring the Nigerian State economically. He is highly detribalized and he would use the best Nigerians to achieve his purposes, irrespective of tribe or ethnicity. He is sound beyond measure in all respects. Nigeria and Nigerians need him now! Atiku and Bola Tinubu do not fit. They have looted our treasury enough! They contributed immensely to the bastardizing of the Nigerian State, her economy, and her morality. They are epitomes of corruption. PETER OBI IS OUR NECESSARY STRUCTURE UNOPPOSED!

Contrary to most comments, Ms Ngozi did very well; she asked the important questions but wasn't forceful & persistent on certain issues & I suspect that's because the interview wasn't intended to be aggressive & confrontational She should have been grilled this guy more though (many Nigerians deeply dislike/hate him & want him behind bars/facing trials) She showed maturity & composure, well done Ma'am👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿👏🏼

Where is Rufai. Rufai would asked pertinent questions.

Thank you so much Ngozi, for this wonderful interview. I 'm happy for the professionalism you employed throughout the interview. Now I am beginning to see IBB, differently. So glad he treated all your questions, including the June 12 cancellation, which he had always, refused to attempt. I like to congratulate him on his new age and status in life.

To The people that made this country what it is You may have looted all the money to last you a lifetime But I hope that your suffering starts from the Afterlife!

In The 50's/60's Nigeria Is A Beautiful Country To Live. Nigeria Was Practising Regional System Of Govt.

IBB is being very careful with his words. He's very careful, not to criticize the current government. Even though it's obvious that he is dissatisfied with their extremely poor leadership.

He's was one of the key major person who brought us to where we are today in Nigeria, he played a very bad roll in the history of the country,wanted to gain free Marshall before relocating state capital to Abuja. Very bad man and he killed a lots of people

One thing that stands out for him was the establishment of corruption in Nigeria.

This man seems always composed when giving interviews. I wish there were more hard questions the lady gave. Next time, please allow Rufai to be the interviewer. He has the nerves to give tough questions. Abati tries trys to sit on the fence.

The interviewer did great and highly professional too. IBB was as evasive in his characteristic manner.

The best thing he said in this interview is that Nigerians are wonderful people you cannot intimidate them “ agreed 100%.

Such an intelligent interview from an intelligent woman. Kudos to you Ngozi Alaegbu. Pls our media you're the salt of the society don't be cower down by the power that be at any level.

It's unfortunately that some of you don't understand Nigeria, important interview can not be given to Rufai, they knew what he is capable of doing I'm not surprised

IBB speaks as one whose past obligations in Nigeria were those of a political analyst and not of an ex-president. The military men in Nigeria were rare in terms of impacting the lives of the common Nigerian. IBB annulled a democratic process in June 12 1993 elections . A man who gave license to corruption and tries to justify his own graft by highlighting the immense corruption of current political class only shows an ex-president who refuses to be held accountable as a public servant. He is not an intelligent man but a profound thief.

One of the thing the general said that I heard very well is, there's a disconnect between the leadership and the followership. The leaders keep hiding the truth from the people at all times and doing the wrong thing. So leadership is our major problem in our national unity

So from what IBB is saying, I can imagine that the major piece of the puzzle missing from the Nigerian project is visionary leadership.

Sincerely at 80 ,I would not want to be asked these questions , we should let these old men and women retire and rest . The story of our yesterday is theirs , but today and tomorrow can certainly not be told by them . Please Arise , ask young men how we can get out of the rut we are in .

You are one of those that brought us to where we are now , do you not think that you should remain silent.

Love him or hate him, Babaginda is one of the most intelligent leaders we ve had. Arguably very corrupt, but has greater understanding of this nation. One could only wish he practiced what he now preached.

Gen Ibrahim Babangida is one of the best and most prayerfully affectionately goodnatured Snr Officers i grew up in my early twenties during my military cadetship training at the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna 7th Regular Course mate of GenOgomudia fmr CDS and V AdmAfolayan fmr CNS! Gen IBB inspite of his rumoured incapacitation and on a wheelchair or dementia but i hold a very different personal opinion! Many many many Happy Returns on your 80th birthday anniversary celebrations and we wish you Long Life and Prosperity in Christ Jesus the Nazarene Amen Sir!

We are where we are as a nation in large part because of this man.

I LOVE THAT PART How we engineered and the Maradonnic way we handled you guys

Beautiful questions with brilliant answers . The interview made my day

Ngozi, that was an awesome interview! Individually, Nigerians will blossom when they know that their leader cares and doing the right things to advance the country.

Lady Ngozi has a solid command of the English language, am impressed with the quality of the interviewing skills exhibited by her.

IBB is now saying he’s a saint but the fact remains that his regime institutionalized corruption in Nigeria .

How can a former leader of a country use the phrase “they can …” as opposed to “we can …”? He places himself apart from Nigerians. This is a problem.

Thank you to this journalist. You mentioned the key issues which the Nigerian leadership is disconnected from which feeds their callous and indifferent leadership: love and care! The African male's understanding of love and care is CONTROL!

Why not Rufai? Rufai suppose to be the interviewer. He would have asked the salient questions

You didn't ask him the necessary questions and when you asked one you don't allow him to answer it. I would have preferred rufai or Dr abatti

Respect to IBB. It is as simple as it is, Young Nation followed suit with the coup instead of understanding what life it wants. IBB said it all

The best interview that puts salt into injury!

2021, SAME Nigeria is still struggling to become a Nation since 1960.

If Abacha did not die, nobody will be talking about his loot. I also know Babagida the Maradonna taught Abacha how to steal. In that case, can you all ask Babagida to point us to his loot in foreign land before he dies? else the west will not refund what belongs to us.

Even at 80 he was this sharp. A really brilliant man. He really deserves the tag "evil genius"

Can you imagine what IBB is suggesting for Nigeria as a way out in the midst of total breakdown of law and order. So, because Nigeria has been in an inglorious position for more than 50yrs, therefore we should remain like that without adjustments?

Babangida is talking out of his nyash. He was one of the BIGGEST causes of the rot of Nigeria.

Can somebody wake me up, IBB is talking about core values. What a joke.

Ngozi, you are just too amazing with the manner you conducted this interview.👏🏾👏🏾

What an interview without discussion about OIC this man dragged Nigeria into. God will never forgive you all.

Rufai should have been the one to interview this evil man. He might pass on if Rufai question him

Just from this interview I can see why people revere him as a Maradona. He seems very smart, intelligent and street wise.

The Great problem 👌 of NIGERIA is Leadership but in addition Sound Character Leadership is our Greatest Challenge Now 😁. Peter Obi is the Best to Fix Nigerian's Leadership Challenge Now. The Way Out is Peter Obi come 2023. IBB can confirm so.

Amazing strength even 80+... Recall our handshake at the Waldorf Astoria in New York and on attendance at UN General Assembly. I am impressed. Wish you continued good health. Onyema.

Nigeria will continue to struggle until we all come together as one with one voice against this corrupt politicians

We all tend to forget that in 1960 when according to President Babangida, we agreed to be one country, our then leaders recognised the differences and partitioned the country into three semi-nations called regions. These regions were working and controlling their economy and contributing to the federal government. They even had their own ambassadors outside Nigeria, aside the federal ambassadors. We have forgotten all these. The country was running better then. The whole problem started when you military people reversed the status quo to now have the federal controlling everywhere and feeding the entire large country from Lagos and later Abuja. Truth is: untill you reverse the structure back to what it was in 1960 or something like it, you will keep struggling with unity and you must eventually break-up. We, so large, are all caged-up under Abuja; this is the problem!

I love this super great man with his memories and knowledge of Nigeria, even at 80 years old.

IBB WELL SPOKEN, WE AGREE, LET THOSE OLD CRONIES GO AND REST.. WE SUPPORT SOWORE KOLA ABIOLA OR ANY OTHER YOUNGER ASPIRANTS....THOSE OLD CRONIES SHOULD GO AND REST,, HAVENT THEY LOOTED ENOUGH BILLIONS ....

The north will never support restructuring and always avoiding the topic Regional government period

General Babangida, there is NO PEACE OF MINDS IN NIGERIA. You are one of the elderstatemen who put Nigerians in Nigeria in total darkness! Thank God that you are now witnessing the evil seeds planted, germinating.

The things this man has done to Nigeria are unforgivable!

Thank you IBB. I love you because you are a political genius. Thank you for granting this wonderful interview and remain blessed for your openess in answering all questions without fear or favor. Once again thank you Nigeria political Messi.

The level of jonalism in Nigeria is really nothing to write home about, Ibb himself raised some certain issues that the interviewer failed to capitalised on, for instance when he says ( at least the economy hasn't collapse yet ) she should have take him on that, and few others...

You and your brother, the looter-in-chief, Abacha banded together to deny chief Abiola his mandate and left him to die in your custody, and you want us to listen to you now? Give me a break!

Good man at this age he still has ideas for good governance and local government.

I love this lady, so excellent at making interviews. Papa Badamosi scored over 60% too in answering questions and answers were quite revealing of his governance, a builder of men indeed.

For people like these to still be granted interviews instead of being locked away in prison shows how backward Nigeria has regressed and how difficult its gonna be to get out of this quagmire we are in.

Those of you asking why Rufai wasn't sent, hope you guys know that he's arrogant and with people like that Arise would never get anywhere near these top politicians. My guess is it's same reason he wasn't included amongst the team that had a session with PMB. Meanwhile, IBB decided not to share anything on this interview, evasive as usual. I hope he tells us the whole truth someday before he dies, we deserve that at least.

Ngozi did an excellent interview. Heart thumping until the end. Her voice & look reminds me of Oprah Winfrey. I admire IBB who's a wise man.

I'm not a Nigerian neither know the history of this great country, but this four stars veteran appeared very bright. There're lots I grasp from him. He was at head of the interviewer intent of answering those questions. Look at my favorite answer from him- How do u grade the current gov, it's good as long it did not collapse that's matter. Tell us the problem with the military of today, it has been over stretched. What could b one major problems with Nigeria today as compared to the passed, The country is disconnected. Long live veteran, long live Nigeria.

Fulani security agents are currently abducting and killing Igbo youths and IBB is silent. Anyone who does not speak against the violence and insecurity across Nigeria might as well remain silent.

This evil genius has no justification whatsoever to comment on democracy and the state of the nation which he selfishly distorted. The history of Nigerian democracy would probably have been better without the name IBB.

God give you more years with good health 🙏

I B B? YOU ARE THE BEST & YOU REMAIN THE BEST.. We shall continue to love you the GREAT MAN OF AFRICA. You have did your best & I will continue wichiing you long life & peace of mind forever. I BB you are among the 13-SPECIAL GIFTED & ANOINTED by Almighty God since 1966 to supervised the Unity & stability of the country internally & externally to the best you people ability. Bless be your name & Happy birthday to you the Great man of AFRICA IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA.

Who killed Dele Giwa?

Non-negotiable? The audacity, and the level of arrogance of these guys is staggering!

IBB said they are saints when compared with the present administration 😂😂😂😂 Buhari and APC 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I can remember when the military said that the whole Nigerian civil servants should go to their regional area and start working, that was the year I know that Nigeria are not united, because in the country where there's unity anyone can work in any part parts of country as a civil servants..

It's not collapse meaning the Economy has already spoiled by Buhari.... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

if this interviewer were to interview barrister ejiofor i bet you will see the arrogance in her and the type of question that will be asked, this is more like a discussion between husband and wife. total waist of time.

IBB is still remain as a telligent man at 80s very nice. God almighty see things in a difference ways. Nice menmories, talk telligent and reliable, talk politedly and reasonable. His God is a good God to him. More years to you Mr IBB Babagida.

Very interested Interview .sayings alot about Ones of Nigeria that everyone should emulate.

Painfully no remorse whatsoever over the annulment of freest and fairest elections. May God save Nigeria.

If this is our “excellency” we are in trouble 😂😂

I love IBB for being a truly National leader .Sir,Congratulations to you this morning sir on your 80 years Birthday sir.I wish you more of LONG LIFE ,Good Health and Prosperity sir.

Ngozi is a very intelligent journalist asking the right questions and giving her guest time to respond without interfering.

IBB: a major contributor to the woes that have befallen Nigeria. I don’t know what is iconic about people like this…. Rubbish.

At 80, IBB still manifests every attributes of an evil genious. He may not be the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but his aura is contagious. History will either be kind or mad at him depending on the vista you viewed his involvement in Nigerian project from. That said, I smiled when he surreptitiously scored himself high by saying his government was a saint compared to the gross corruption in the successive governments.

God keeps them alive for a certain reason. I like the fact that they are alive.

A very sharp, keen and resilient mind for a man who is 80 years old. He did his best even with the exigencies of his era. He moved Nigeria forward on several fronts, but stalled on transfer of power to elected civilian administration. You can't win all round i guess.