The Return of the Military THE BUHARI/IDIAGBON REGIME

State the factors that led to the 1983 coup. Discuss the structure and programme of the regime.

Factors that led to the military coup of 1983. (a) Collapse of the economy. (b) Constitutional Crisis. (c) Social Break down.
Anti-corruption programmes: (a) The tribunals and probe of NNSC, NNPC, &FCDA. (b) Purge of the civil service & the army. (c) Introduction of War Against indiscipline.
Economic policy: to be discussed against the backdrop of inherited failing economy.