1993 Nigerian General Election

The 1993 Nigerian General Election was a significant democratic event aimed at restoring civilian rule after military governance. It featured presidential and legislative elections, with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the National Republican Convention (NRC) as the main parties. Moshood Abiola won the presidential election under the SDP, which was overwhelmingly popular. However, the military government annulled the results, citing concerns over irregularities, leading to political unrest and delaying Nigeria’s transition to civilian democracy. The annulment remains a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political history, highlighting the challenges of establishing democratic stability.