Nigerian military juntas of 1966–1979 and 1983–1998 controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1995
Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and Ogoni activists
The Abacha government executed Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni activists after proceedings that drew widespread international condemnation and became a central human-rights controversy associated with the regime.
1993
Annulment of the June 1993 presidential election
The Babangida administration annulled the presidential election during a promised transition to democracy. The decision weakened the transition process and intensified opposition to military rule.