Ibrahim Babangida
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida 8th Head of State / President of Nigeria In office August 27, 1985 – August 27, 1993 Preceded by Muhammadu Buhari Succeeded by Ernest Shonekan Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria) In office January 1984 – August 1985 Preceded by Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Succeeded by Sani Abacha Personal details Born (1941-08-17) August 17, 1941 (age 73) Minna, Niger State, Nigeria Protectorate Nationality Nigerian Political party Military/People's Democratic Party (PDP) Spouse(s) Maryam Babangida (1949–2009, her death) Children Muhammadu Aminu Aishatu Halimatu Religion Islam Military service Service/branch Nigerian Army Years of service 1962–1993 Rank General General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (born August 17, 1941), also known as IBB, is a retired Nigerian Army officer who was the military ruler of Nigeria. He ruled Nigeria from 27 August 1985, when he overthrew Major General Muhammadu Buhari in a coup, until his departure from office on 27 August 1993, having annulled the elections held on June 12 that year. General Babangida was a key player in most of the military coups in Nigeria (July 1966, February 1976, December 1983, August 1985, December 1985, & April 1990). There is evidence of severe human rights abuses during his regime.