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Presidential election challenged after Shagari victory
Shehu Shagari won reelection in a contest widely criticized by opponents.
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1983
Presidential election challenged after Shagari victory
Shehu Shagari won reelection in a contest widely criticized by opponents.
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Shehu Shagari won reelection in a contest widely criticized by opponents. Litigation and political conflict preceded the December military coup.
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