Many Libyan people consider life in Libya was better under Muammar Gaddafi ’ s rule .
Gaddafi was mourned as a hero by many across Sub-Saharan Africa ; The Daily Times of Nigeria for instance stated that while undeniably a dictator , Gaddafi was the most benevolent in a region that only knew dictatorship , and that he was `` a great man that looked out for his people and made them the envy of all of Africa '' .
Muammar Gaddafi