Former head of state, Ernest Shonekan is dead

 Former head of state, Ernest Shonekan is dead

By Dayo Badmus,

Former head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan is dead.

Shonekan, who succeeded the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida in 1993 died in Lagos at the age of 85.

He was the Chairman of the interim National Government between August 26 and November 17, 1993.

He was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.

 

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