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Who was the first Democratic elected president of Nigeria

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Answer:

Alhaji Shehu Shagari

Explanation:

Alhaji Shehu Shagari the first Democratic elected president of Nigeria, He was elected in October 1979. He contested under the The National Party of Nigeria. Prior to that time, Nigeria had been under military rule for more than 13 years.

In December 1983, there was a military coup and he was overthrown.

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