Which Nigerian president did Buhari overthrow in a military coup in 1983?
Shehu Shagari
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Olusegun Obasanjo
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Answer
In 1983, Muhammadu Buhari led a military coup that overthrew President Shehu Shagari. Buhari then served as Nigeria's military head of state from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985.
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