Ibrahim Babangida1989
Allows the creation of competing political parties
Nigeria · Government / Government of Nigeria. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Allows the creation of competing political parties
Promises a return to civilian Government
Abacha brings civilian rule to an end in Nigeria
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
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