
General Sani Abacha
General Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military ruler who governed the country from 1993 until his death in 1998. He is often remembered for his authoritarian regime, human rights abuses, and corruption. His rule saw significant political turmoil, including the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which led to widespread protests and international condemnation.
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General Sani Abacha is mentioned as a military figure whose alliance with Moshood Abiola was warned against by Tony Anenih.
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