Abdulsalami Explains 11-Month Power Handover
Abdulsalami recalled that demands for a return to civilian government came from political leaders, civil society organisations, the international community and ordinary Nigerians who had become weary of years of military rule. The post Why I handed over power to democratically-elected govt within 11 months – Abdulsalami appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has detailed the reasons behind his decision to transfer power to a democratically elected government within eleven months of assuming office. He stated that demands for a return to civilian rule originated from various sectors of society. These included political leaders, civil society organizations, and the international community. Ordinary Nigerians, weary of prolonged military governance, also contributed to this pressure. Abubakar's action marked a significant transition in Nigeria's political history. His account sheds light on the dynamics of that era.
Understanding the motivations behind the swift handover of power by a military leader provides crucial historical context on Nigeria's transition to democracy.
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