Former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has publicly disclosed details regarding his involvement in the 1993 coup led by Sani Abacha. Abubakar stated that Abacha pressured him into accepting the position of Chief of Army Staff, a key role in the power seizure. He indicated he did not volunteer for the position but was compelled by Abacha to participate. This revelation provides new insight into the events surrounding the coup and the internal dynamics within the military at the time. Abubakar’s account challenges previous understandings of his agency in the transition. The details emerged in a recent interview, shedding light on a sensitive period in Nigeria’s political history. Further information can be found in a report by Punch News.