What unprecedented milestone in Nigerian political history was achieved during the transition from President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in May 2007?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. the first peaceful handover of power from one civilian elected president to another
- Step 1: Prior transfers of power in Nigeria occurred either between military rulers or from a military regime to an elected civilian. Step 2. On 29 May 2007, President Obasanjo handed power to Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, marking Nigeria's first direct civilian-to-civilian democratic transition. Answer: the first peaceful handover of power from one civilian elected president to another. Why not the others: Nigeria did not use electronic voting in 2007; no formal coalition government was required; no presidential runoff was triggered.
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