In 2015, Mohammed Babangida, the eldest son of Nigeria’s ex-military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida, signified his interest in contesting for Governor of Niger State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even before many others in the state.
While many claimed that he wanted to ride on the crest of his father’s popularity, his loyal fans denied the allegation.
It was gathered that the polo-loving dude consulted far and wide over his political ambition and sent emissaries to his father to support him. But, according to a source, his father neither supported him nor kicked against the idea.
This, therefore, made him jettison the ambition, even when it was obvious that he had many supporters who were ready to do his bidding.
Interestingly, Mohammed, apart from being his father’s split image, also shares almost similar idiosyncrasies with the retired General. He obviously understood his father’s body language and quickly let go of his ambition.
It was alleged that he later used his earlier political structure to support the other PDP candidate, Umar Nasko, who eventually lost the election to the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate.
Against this backdrop, many speculated that he might have finally bid farewell to politics, especially as he subsequently involved himself only in managing his father’s vast Estate, while also promoting his passion, polo.
It, therefore, came as a surprise to many when his name was announced by the Presidency as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) last week.
Shortly after the announcement, it was rumoured that he turned down the offer. This turned out to be another work of his traducers.
Moha, as fondly called by admirers, has since assumed work at the headquarters of the bank.
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