What was significant about the election of Olusegun Obasanjo to the Nigerian presidency in 1999?

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Davian Everett

6 February, 17:48

What was significant about the election of Olusegun Obasanjo to the Nigerian presidency in 1999?

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Shyla Eaton · Answer 1

The Presidential election in Nigeria in 1999 was significant because it is the first election after the 1993 coup and it is the first election of the Nigerian republic. In this election, Olusegun Obasanjo won over Olu Falae. 62.78% of votes was casted under Obasanjo.