In which year was Olusegun Obasanjo arrested and convicted for being part of a planned coup?
1995
1993
1997
1999
Answer
In 1995, Olusegun Obasanjo was arrested and convicted for being part of a planned coup against Sani Abacha's administration. Obasanjo maintained his innocence throughout the ordeal. He was released from prison in 1998, following Abacha's death.
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