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May 29, 1999
- Outgoing Nigerian president General Abdusalam Abubakar (second from right) handing the government's seals to President Olusegun Obasanjo (left) at the swearing-in ceremony, Abuja, Nigeria, May 29, 1999. (more) Following the sudden death of Abacha in June 1998, Abubakar was sworn in as Nigeria’s head of state.
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Jun 9, 2024 · Following the sudden death of Abacha in June 1998, Abubakar was sworn in as Nigeria’s head of state. Like many other Nigerian military leaders, he promised a return to civilian government, but, unlike all except Olusegun Obasanjo, he kept his promise.
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Reported to have had an initial reluctance to accepting the position, Abubakar was sworn in as president on 9 June 1998 after the unexpected death of Abacha. He declared a weeklong period of national mourning.
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Jan 1, 2018 · When the late Sani Abacha took over the reins of power in 1993, Abubakar was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff, Defence Headquarters, a position he held till June 8, 1998.
Reported to have had an initial reluctance to accepting the position, Abubakar was sworn in as president on 9 June 1998 after the unexpected death of Abacha. He declared a weeklong period of national mourning.
May 30, 1999 · Olusegun Obasanjo is sworn in as President of Nigeria as nation's military ruler, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, turns over power to elected official during exuberant ceremony; Obasanjo, retired...
