The military Head of State during the Third Republic was?

A. General Olusegun Obasanjo
B. General Ibrahim Babangida
C. General Murtala Muhammed
D. General Sani Abacha

Correct Answer:

Option B – General Ibrahim Babangida

Explanation

The military Head of State during the Third Republic was General Ibrahim Babangida.

The regime established two political parties, NRC and SDP. All the states had elected governors as well as state legislators. Every local government in the country was also run by elected chairmen and Councillors. That was the time Ibrahim Babangida took up the name ”Mr President.”