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Who transferred power to Shehu Shagari in 1979?

  • Muhammadu Buhari

  • Yakubu Gowon

  • Murtala Mohammed

  • Olusegun Obasanjo

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The transfer of power from Olusegun Obasanjo to Shehu Shagari in 1979 marked a significant milestone in Nigeria's history, as it was the first democratic transition of power from one elected president to another. This peaceful handover solidified Nigeria's transition from military rule to a democratic system of governance, setting a precedent for subsequent democratic elections in the country.
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