1983 Nigerian presidential election - Wikipedia
WEBPresidential elections were held in Nigeria on 6 August 1983. The result was a victory for incumbent Shehu Shagari, who received 48% of the vote. [2] [3] His National Party of Nigeria won the parliamentary elections held later in the month. [4]
NIGERIAN PRESIDENT ELECTED TO A SECOND TERM - The New York Times
WEBAug 11, 1983 · President Shehu Shagari has won a second four-year term, according to election results announced early today.
WEBIn 1979 separate elections were held at weekly intervals for the Senate, then for the House of Representatives, for the state Houses of Assembly, and for the nineteen state governors. There was then a two-week gap until the final, presidential election on 11 August. Each election was by secret ballot in
WEBelection was arguably the most credible election in the history of elections in Nigeria. For the first time, an opposition candidate won the presidential election against the incumbent. General elections were again scheduled to take place in Nigeria on February 16, 2019.
1983 Nigerian presidential election - Wikiwand
WEBPresidential elections were held in Nigeria on 6 August 1983. The result was a victory for incumbent Shehu Shagari, who received 48% of the vote. [2] [3] His National Party of Nigeria won the parliamentary elections held later in the month. [4]
August 11, 1983: Nigerian President Shagari re-elected
WEBAug 10, 2018 · 1983 - Nigerian President Shehu Shagari won re-election for a second, four-year term as chief executive of the world’s fourth largest democracy.
1983 Nigerian coup d'état - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nigerian military coup of 1983 took place on 31 December that year. It was coordinated by key officers of the Nigerian military and led to the ousting of the democratically elected government of President Shehu Shagari and the installation of Major General Muhammadu Buhari as head of state.
Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari wins presidency - BBC
WEBApr 1, 2015 · Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari has become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria. Gen Buhari beat incumbent Goodluck Jonathan by more than 2.5...
The Nigerian elections of 1983 | Africa | Cambridge Core
WEBDec 7, 2011 · Il y eu cinq tours aux élections: pour le Président, pour les dix-neuf gouverneurs de l'état, pour le Sénat, pour la Chambre des députés, et pour les assemblées de l'état. Une augmentation dans les nombres des votes comparé à 1979 lors du tour présidentiel a indiqué un truquage.
Assessing History of Nigeria's Presidential Elections Experiences ...
WEBAgain, the 1983 Presidential election was an acid test for the NPN led government, being the first time a civilian administration was transiting from a civilian to a civilian administration. The presidential election held on August, 6 1983 many unsettled and unresolved issues, coupled with resentment from many quarters particularly the Page No ...
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