August 1983Significant
Shagari wins a disputed second term
Shagari was declared reelected, but Britannica and Country Studies both emphasize fraud claims and irregularities.
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August 1983
Shagari wins a disputed second term
Shagari was declared reelected, but Britannica and Country Studies both emphasize fraud claims and irregularities.
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What happened
Shagari was declared reelected, but Britannica and Country Studies both emphasize fraud claims and irregularities. Opposition anger and violence followed in several areas.
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