Constitution of Nigeria8 June 1998
Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
Historical person
Abdulsalami Abubakar Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Abdulsalami Abubakar, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Nigeria.
4 records1998–19983 events1 places
Chronological biography
1998
Election8 June 1998
Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
President of Nigeria8 June 1998
Majo General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigerias defence Chief of Staff, is sworn in as the countrys Head of State on the death of Abacha. Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
President of Nigeria9 June 1998
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the death of Sani Abacha
Titles and roles
General · President of Nigeria · President of Nigeria
Record provenance
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