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Ban on old politicians promotes "new breed" politics

Babangida's transition restricted many old political figures while promoting a new political class.

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1989

Ban on old politicians promotes "new breed" politics

Babangida's transition restricted many old political figures while promoting a new political class.

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Babangida's transition restricted many old political figures while promoting a new political class. The policy was meant to avoid repeating Second Republic failures.

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