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Third-term amendment defeated

A constitutional-amendment package associated with a possible third presidential term failed in the National Assembly.

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May 2006

Third-term amendment defeated

A constitutional-amendment package associated with a possible third presidential term failed in the National Assembly.

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What happened

A constitutional-amendment package associated with a possible third presidential term failed in the National Assembly. The defeat ended Obasanjo's path to remain president beyond 2007.

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