Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha was a Nigerian military leader who ruled as Head of State from 1993 until his death in 1998, known for his authoritarian regime, widespread human rights abuses, and the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Born on Sep 20, 1943 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 12 | 3.17 | 0.51% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 1,156,906 | $448,000 | 2,514$ |
| Totals | 12 | 206,139,589 | 1,156,906 | $448,000 | 2,514$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was a military ruler whose regime is linked to atrocities committed during Babangida's rule.
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Nigeria:
Vatsa maintained that Babangida was afraid of being killed by Abacha loyalists in the Army.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha was mentioned as having ordered the shooting of young Nigerians during the June 12 saga.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha is mentioned as a late military leader whom Babangida attempted to shift blame onto regarding the annulment of the election.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was accused of instigating the annulment of MKO Abiola's election.
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Nigeria:
IBB cleared himself of any blame and instead accused the late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, of being responsible for the annulment of the June 12 election.
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Nigeria:
Babangida blamed forces loyal to General Sani Abacha for the annulment of the June 12 election.
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Nigeria:
Sani Abacha was one of the military regimes that Tunji Braithwaite opposed.
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Nigeria:
General Sani Abacha is blamed by Babangida for the annulment of the June 12 election.
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Nigeria:
His remarks followed the 1995 budget announcement by then-Head of State, General Sani Abacha, which abolished the Dedicated Account.
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