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Yar'Adua medical absence begins succession crisis

President Yar'Adua left Nigeria for medical treatment without formally transferring power to Vice President Goodluck Jonathan.

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November 2009

Yar'Adua medical absence begins succession crisis

President Yar'Adua left Nigeria for medical treatment without formally transferring power to Vice President Goodluck Jonathan.

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President Yar'Adua left Nigeria for medical treatment without formally transferring power to Vice President Goodluck Jonathan. Political uncertainty grew as the presidency provided limited information.

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