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Difficulty: MediumThird Republic Transition and June 12 Presidential Election

Arrange the following key political milestones of Nigeria's Third Republic transition program in chronological sequence from the earliest event to the latest event:

  1. 1Establishment of the state-sponsored two-party system (Social Democratic Party and National Republican Convention)
  2. 2Conduct of the June 12 presidential election under the Option A4 voting procedure
  3. 3Official annulment of the June 12 presidential election results by General Ibrahim Babangida
  4. 4Establishment of the Interim National Government (ING) headed by Chief Ernest Shonekan

Answer

The correct chronological sequence is: Establishment of the two-party system (SDP & NRC), Conduct of the June 12 election, Annulment of the election, followed by the Establishment of the Interim National Government.
The historical sequence began with the military administration establishing the two-party framework (SDP and NRC) in late 1989. This was followed by the presidential election held on June 12, 1993. Shortly after, on June 23, 1993, the military regime officially annulled the election. Finally, on August 27, 1993, General Babangida stepped aside and handed executive authority to the Ernest Shonekan-led Interim National Government.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the foundation of the Third Republic political structure
General Ibrahim Babangida created the SDP and NRC in 1989 to establish the political architecture for the transition.
Party creation preceded elections and political office contests.
2
Determine the date of the presidential contest
The nationwide presidential election took place on June 12, 1993, utilizing the Option A4 selection mechanism.
Elections occurred after political parties were instituted and candidates were nominated.
3
Locate the military government's reaction to the election outcome
General Babangida issued a statement annulling the election on June 23, 1993.
The annulment was a direct response following the conduct and partial release of election results.
4
Identify the political arrangement set up following the annulment crisis
Chief Ernest Shonekan was sworn in as head of the Interim National Government on August 27, 1993.
The ING was established as a transitional compromise after the annulment forced General Babangida to step aside.

Key Concept

Chronological sequence of key political events during Nigeria's Third Republic transition program (1989–1993)
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Third Republic Transition and June 12 Presidential Election