Babangida deliberately left Abacha behind, allowing Abacha to take over and rule Nigeria.
3 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 18
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What happened
Babangida deliberately left Abacha behind, allowing Abacha to take over and rule Nigeria.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Lamido alleges that the prosecution he faced was politically motivated, stemming from his imprisonment during the eras of Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha.Sub-event
Abacha takes power in Nigeria after Babangida abandons him.1 source
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The entities involved
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Sani Abacha
Nigerian military ruler (1943-1998)
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Ibrahim Babangida
Head of State of Nigeria
- Historical review detailing Nigerian political transitions, including Babangida's annulment of the 1993 election and Obasanjo's military background.
- In 1995, Ibrahim Babangida allegedly warned Olusegun Obasanjo about Atiku Abubakar's suitability, and Obasanjo openly endorsed Atiku for the presidency.
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa