Military rule in Nigeria 1985 – 1993 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

General Ibrahim Babangida

Restore democracy and return Nigeria to civilian rule

They were annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida

Ernest Shonekan

Repression and human rights abuses

The elections were won by Moshood Abiola, but General Ibrahim Babangida annulled the results, sparking widespread protests and condemnation from the international community. This contributed to Nigeria's political instability, as the government failed to address the concerns of the electorate and the military continued to hold power.

Nigeria faced significant social and economic challenges during this period, including corruption, economic instability, and political repression. Successive military governments attempted to address these challenges through policies such as austerity, crackdowns on corruption and indiscipline, and promises to restore democracy. However, these policies were often ineffective or led to greater repression and human rights abuses.