Movement for the Advancement of Democracy (MAD), whom hijacked a "Nigerian Airways Airbus 3/OA Am, on a scheduled flight to Abuja from Lagos after the aircraft was forced to land in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger." (Ganiyu Obaaro, 2002) In February 2002, four of the five boys were released from prison (their leader was released two years previous). In November 1993, the senate impeached the senate president, a member of the SDP, and "radical" against this temporary government.Events such as those, led to anger and rioting, and a nation in turmoil, with too many wacky rules. Finally, somebody did something about this: it was General Sani Abacha, who took over private control of the government, (have we been counting? That’s 7). He abolished the constitution, and kept the local and state officials under militant control, sort of as assured support. General Abacha's totalitarian government was brutal, executing many who spoke out against the government, including many political protesters who opposed the governments programs and policies. However, with programs like the "Petroleum Trust Fund," and by other strategies (scams) to reduce inflations, the economy was once again failing, so the price of oil/gasoline inclined by 338%, while a 5% tax increase took place, just in time for the sneaky government to diminish the currency value by almost 400%. (Jones, 1998)Nigeria was at an all time low, financially and morally, but just as fate struck General Sani Abacha with luck, to help him cease and take control; it also took it away from him, which he deserved. One of Abacha's most threatening political opponents, Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, had been jailed under Abacha's government, and as his days in prison dragged on, his sanitary living conditions and health began to wane. In December of 1997, former vice president, and current enemy of Abacha, Yar'Adua, died unexpectedly in prison, with charges that he had been poisoned...
