Following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, General Ibrahim Babangida stepped down and handed power to an Interim National Government (ING) headed by Chief Ernest Shonekan. Which judicial ruling subsequently declared the ING unconstitutional and illegal, contributing to its eventual collapse?
- The Lagos High Court judgment delivered by Justice Dolapo Akinsanya invalidating Decree 61 of 1993Cevap
- BThe Supreme Court verdict restoring the administrative powers of the National Electoral Commission (NEC)
- CThe Abuja High Court injunction granted to the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) stopping election result announcements
- DThe Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) legislative decree officially abolishing civilian governance
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The decision of the Lagos High Court presided over by Justice Dolapo Akinsanya, which declared Decree 61 of 1993 null and void.
In November 1993, Justice Dolapo Akinsanya of the Lagos High Court delivered a landmark judgment declaring the Interim National Government (ING) unconstitutional and void because General Ibrahim Babangida had signed the enabling decree (Decree 61) after relinquishing executive president powers.
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Third Republic Transition, June 12 Annulment, and the Interim National Government (ING)
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