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Difficulty: MediumThird Republic Transition and June 12 Presidential Election

Prior to the June 12, 1993 presidential election in Nigeria, which organization campaigned for the continuation of military rule and successfully obtained a late-night court injunction seeking to halt the conduct of the election?

  1. Association for Better NigeriaAnswer
  2. B
    National Democratic Coalition
  3. C
    Campaign for Democracy
  4. D
    National Party of Nigeria

Answer

Association for Better Nigeria
The Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) was a controversial organization formed during General Ibrahim Babangida's military regime. On June 10, 1993, just two days prior to the scheduled election, the ABN secured an injunction from an Abuja High Court ordering the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to suspend the election, marking a major turning point in the Third Republic political crisis.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical event and timeline referenced in the stem
The event refers to the June 10, 1993 court ruling shortly before the June 12 presidential election under General Ibrahim Babangida's Third Republic transition program.
Establishing the specific timeline helps separate Third Republic political litigation from Second Republic or post-annulment coalitions.
2
Analyze the role of political groups operating during the transition period
The Association for Better Nigeria (ABN), founded by Chief Arthur Nzeribe, filed a suit at the Abuja High Court under Justice Bassey Ikpeme to restrain the National Electoral Commission (NEC) from holding the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
Distinguishing between pro-democracy organizations and military-backed anti-transition groups reveals the correct organization responsible for the injunction.

Key Concept

Role of the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) in attempting to disrupt the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election
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Third Republic Transition and June 12 Presidential Election