The Democratic Recession in Nigeria

Democracy unraveled again in Nigeria in Nov 1993 when a military administration dissolved all democratic institutions. This democratic recession has been a continual process since independence from the UK in 1960. Events leading up to this denouement are described.

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Published in:Current history (1941) 1994-05, Vol.93 (583), p.213-218
Main Author: Suberu, Rotimi T.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Bans
Democracy
Democratization
Election results
Government
History
Minority & ethnic violence
Nigeria
Political development
Political parties
Political power
Politicians
Presidential elections
Primaries & caucuses
Sabbatical leave
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Summary:Democracy unraveled again in Nigeria in Nov 1993 when a military administration dissolved all democratic institutions. This democratic recession has been a continual process since independence from the UK in 1960. Events leading up to this denouement are described.
ISSN:0011-3530
1944-785X
DOI:10.1525/curh.1994.93.583.213