Gen. Useni on Abacha’s Death: My Interrupted Bid for Power

General Jeremiah Useni reflects on the sudden death of Head of State Sani Abacha in 1998. He describes his own standing within the regime and why many viewed him as a likely successor. He explains how rival factions ultimately blocked his path to leadership. Useni offers insight into the internal military politics of the era and considers how those events reshaped Nigeria’s transition and future direction.

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