Ernest Shonekan: President of Nigeria
Oloye Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan (9 May 1936 – 11 January 2022) was a Nigerian politician, lawyer and businessman.
He was appointed the interim President of Nigeria by General Ibrahim Babangida on 26 August 1993. Babangida resigned after the 1993 election was annulled.
Ernest Shonekan GCFR | |
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| 9th Head of State of Nigeria | |
| Interim 26 August 1993 – 17 November 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Babangida as Military President of Nigeria |
| Succeeded by | Sani Abacha as Military Head of State of Nigeria |
| Head of Government of Nigeria | |
| In office 2 January 1993 – 26 August 1993 | |
| President | Ibrahim Babangida |
| Vice President | Augustus Aikhomu |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Babangida |
| Succeeded by | Interim National Government |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 May 1936 Lagos, Western Region, Nigeria |
| Died | 11 January 2022 (aged 85) Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Shonekan |
| Alma mater | University of London Harvard Business School |
| Profession | Lawyer and businessman |
Shonekan died on 11 January 2022 in Lekki, Nigeria at the age of 85.
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