November 2009Event
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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What happened
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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