Cause of military overthrow of Nigeria's government in 1980's.

I think that it could be that there was pressure on the military because people wanted democratic elections? And the military general didn't want that? The textbook didn't go into details so it is very confusing.

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I agree.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_coups_in_Nigeria#The_1983_coup

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