1999 transition and the founding of the Fourth Republic (1998–1999)

1. INEC established to administer transitional elections

   Jan 1, 1998Labels: Independent National, Abubakar administration

   • INEC FAQ
   • Refworld

2. Sani Abacha dies in office

   Jun 8, 1998Labels: Sani Abacha

   • WP Archive
   • Britannica

3. Abdulsalami Abubakar sworn in as head of state

   Jun 9, 1998Labels: Abdulsalami Abubakar

   • IPS
   • Britannica

4. M. K. O. Abiola dies in detention

   Jul 7, 1998Labels: M K

   • Refworld
   • Wikipedia

5. Abubakar announces transition timetable to civilian rule

   Jul 20, 1998Labels: Abdulsalami Abubakar

   • Guardian
   • Refworld

6. Local government elections held nationwide

   Dec 5, 1998Labels: Local government

   • IFES
   • Refworld

7. Governorship and state assembly elections held

   Jan 9, 1999Labels: Governorship elections, State assemblies

   • IFES
   • Wikipedia

8. National Assembly elections held

   Feb 20, 1999Labels: National Assembly

   • IFES
   • ElectionGuide

9. Obasanjo wins presidential election

   Feb 27, 1999Labels: Olusegun Obasanjo, People's Democratic

   • WP Archive
   • Wikipedia

10. 1999 Constitution promulgated by military decree

    May 5, 1999Labels: 1999 Constitution

    • Berkeley Law
    • Cambridge Core

11. Fourth Republic inaugurated; Obasanjo sworn in

    May 29, 1999Labels: Fourth Republic, Olusegun Obasanjo

    • Britannica
    • Cambridge Core

12. National Assembly holds first sitting

    Jun 3, 1999Labels: National Assembly

    • IPU Parline