In 2003, Olusegun Obasanjo challenged the incumbent president in the election, leading to the ruling party achieving total one-party dominance.
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Updated Jun 27
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What happened
In 2003, Olusegun Obasanjo challenged the incumbent president in the election, leading to the ruling party achieving total one-party dominance.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Muhammadu Buhari
former President of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and 2015 to 2025 (born 1942–2025)
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Olusegun Obasanjo
nigerian president (1999-2007) and military leader (1976–79)
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