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Nigerians vote for civilian president in chaotic Lagos election
Nigerians voted to replace a military regime as two candidates, Moshood Abiola and Bashir Tofa, faced disarray. Tofa could not vote at Kano due to registration issues and hostile crowds, while Abiola led in a race affected by inflation, debt, and ethnic tensions. Officials claimed Tofa was registered and that the crowd hindered voting. Babangida promised a civilian handover by Aug 27 amid court challenges and sustained political control.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Bashir Othman Tofa
Kano
National Electoral Commission
Hajiya Umna Mohammed
News Agency
of Nigeria
Tofa
Turmont
Electoral Commission
Ibrahim Babangida
Babangida