Ernest Shonekan

ModernPoliticianNigeria1936 — ?

Brief interim president of Nigeria, 82 days.

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Quick Facts

Born

1936

Country

Nigeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score38.7

Ernest Shonekan — Complete Timeline

1993 AD

Appointed Interim President of NigeriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, General Ibrahim Babangida appointed Ernest Shonekan as head of the Interim National Government on August 26, 1993. Shonekan's government was intended to oversee a transition to civilian rule.

Interim GovernmentNigeriaTransition

Impact: national

Overthrown by Sani AbachaPolitical Action◆ Major

On November 17, 1993, after only 82 days in office, Shonekan was forced to resign by Defense Minister General Sani Abacha, who then seized power in a coup. Shonekan's brief presidency ended without achieving its goal of restoring civilian democracy.

CoupNigeriaAbacha

Impact: nationaldestructive