Former Military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), who is recuperating in Germany after a surgery, yesterday promised to return home soon.
He spoke with reporters in a telephone conversation facilitated by former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, when the latter visited Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu in Minna, the state capital.
Gen. Babangida left for surgery in Germany on September 6.
Shortly after exchanging pleasantries with the governor, Gen. Abubakar put a call through to Gen. Babangida and put the handset on speaker to enable reporters hear and speak to him.
Gen. Babangida, in a sharp and lively voice, said he would soon return home, but did not specify the date.
He said: “I appreciate all those who have expressed concern about my health. I am much better and I will soon return home.”
Abubakar, who was with Alhaji Umaru Ndanusa, Babangida’s close friend, said it was customary for him and Gen. Babangida to visit the governor during Sallah.
He urged politicians to play the game without bitterness.
Aliyu said he was happy when the delegation sent by the state government to check on Gen. Babangida in Germany came home with news that he had “significantly improved”.
He said: “When the team members came back, they told us they had a conversation with him for hours. It was a pleasant information compared to what we heard before.”
A family source told our correspondent that Gen. Babangida is expected back on Friday.
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