Ernest Shonekan
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.[1]
Ernest Shonekan | |
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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.[2]