Military rule in Nigeria 1985 – 1993 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Who was the military ruler of Nigeria after overthrowing Major-General Muhammadu Buhari in a coup in 1985?
Ernest Shonekan
General Ibrahim Babangida
General Sani Abacha
What was Babangida's promise to the Nigerian people after taking power in 1985?
Restore democracy and return Nigeria to civilian rule
Crackdown on corruption and indiscipline
Implement economic reforms
What happened to the presidential elections held in Nigeria in 1993?
They were won by General Sani Abacha
They were annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida
They were successfully held and the winner was inaugurated as president
Who replaced General Ibrahim Babangida as interim head of state in 1993?
Ernest Shonekan
General Sani Abacha
Shehu Shagari
What was the main characteristic of Abacha's military government?
Economic growth
Repression and human rights abuses
Political stability
What was the outcome of the presidential elections held in Nigeria in 1993, and how did this contribute to the country's political instability?
What were the main challenges faced by Nigeria during military rule from 1985 to 1993, and how did successive military governments attempt to address them?
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