Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida has admitted that late Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, but had no choice than to annulled it.

Speaking on Thursday during the unveiling of his autobiography, Babangida noted that the annulment of the election remained a defining moment in his career.

He also hailed former president Muhammadu Buhari for honouring Abiola with Grand Commander of the Federal Republic title.

The book titled; ‘A Journey in Service,’ is said to be an insight about the country’s history.

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Babangida also addressed other national controversies, including the 1976 coup attempt that led to the assassination of then-Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, and the 1986 letter bomb that killed investigative journalist, Dele Giwa.

He said: “Undoubtedly credible, free and fair elections were held in June, on June 12, 1993.

“However, the tragic irony of history remains that the administration that devised a near-perfect electoral system and conducted those near-perfect elections could not complete the process.

“That accident of history is most regrettable. The nation is entitled to expect my impression of regret.

“As a leader of the military administration, I accept full responsibility for all decisions taken under my watch.

“And June 12 happened under my watch, mistakes, oversights and missteps happened in quick succession, but I say in my book, in all matters, we acted in the supreme national interest so that Nigeria could survive”