The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of?

A. Abdusalami Abubakar
B. Murtala/Obasanjo
C. Buhari/Idiagbon
D. Ibrahim Babangida

Correct Answer:

Option B – Murtala/Obasanjo

Explanation

The first successful disengagement of the military from politics in Nigeria was carried out by the government of Murtala/Obasanjo.

On the 1st day of October 1979, General Olusegun Obasanjo handed power over to Alhaji Shehu Shagari as the 1st Executive President of Nigeria. This Shagari’s regime which is known as the Second Republic came to an end on the 31st day of December 1983.