Abacha announced the dissolution of the National and State Assemblies, the proscription of political parties, and the establishment of the Provisional Ruling Council. Full text is held in the Federal Ministry of Information archives.
1993-11-17Coup broadcastPending full text
Military Takeover Declaration — 17 November 1993
General Sani Abacha — Dodan Barracks, Lagos
Abacha's first national address after the palace coup that removed Shonekan's Interim National Government — the opening act of the most repressive military regime in Nigerian history.
Speech · synthesised reading
Military Takeover Declaration — 17 November 1993
General Sani Abacha · Dodan Barracks, Lagos
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