| | The return of Nigeria to the democratic process has been long in coming. Soon after the military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, took over the reigns of power on 27 August 1985, he told the nation that he and his administration was determined to build an enduring system which would correct the fault lines associated with previous democratic experiments. His first move (which was applauded by most Nigerians) was to set up the Political Bureau. This body created in January 1987 was chaired by Professor Sam Cookey and deliberated for a year, consulting all shades of opinion in the past country before recommending a presidential system. |
