After Babangida survived an abortive coup, he pushed back the promised return to democracy to 1992. Free and fair elections were finally held on 12 June 1993, with a presidential victory for Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Babangida annulled the elections, leading to mass civilian violent protests which effectively shut down the country for weeks. Babangida finally kept his promise to relinquish office to a civilian-run government, but not before appointing Ernest Shonekan as head of the interim government. Babangida's regime has been considered the most corrupt, and responsible for creating a culture of corruption in Nigeria. COUNT 5
QSN1 To when did Babangida delay the return to democracy? ANS1 1992 QSN2 When did Nigeria finally hold a fair election? ANS2 12 June 1993 QSN3 Who won the 1993 Nigerian election? ANS3 Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola QSN4 Babangida's reaction to the election results caused violent protests for how long? ANS4 weeks QSN5 Who did Babangida appoint as head of an interim government when he finally stepped down? ANS5 Ernest Shonekan