Politics & Government

General Sani Abacha Overthrows Ernest Shonekan

In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha led a military coup that resulted in the ousting of President Ernest Shonekan from power. The coup was characterized by its swift execution and the establishment of a military regime which sought to restore order in the country amid political instability and public discontent. Abacha's takeover was against the backdrop of an attempt at democratic governance led by Shonekan, who had been in power for only a few months following a protracted period of military rule and a struggle for democracy.

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