The Resume

(September 20, 1943-June 8, 1998)
Military Dictator of Nigeria (1993-1998)

Why he might be annoying:

He ran a very unpopular government.
He seized power after a popular revolt against the fradulent election of Moshood Kashimawo Olawole Abiola (June 12, 1993)
He consolidated his power by purging the military and placing restrictions on political activity.
He executed Ken Saro-Wiwa and many other non-violent environmentalists.
His regime had numerous human rights abuses.
He jailed the winner of the 1993 elections and invalidated the results.
He surrounded himself with people who portrayed him as the man that was destined to unite the diverse nation of Nigeria.
He united them only in hatred of his regime.
He looted at least $4 billion in assets from Nigeria which his family claims was legitimately acquired.
His widow hired Johnny Cochren to defend her against embezzlement charges.
Nigeria was suspended from the British Commonwealth and was diplomatically isolated because of his dictatorship.

Why he might not be annoying:

He spearheaded military intervention that restored Sierra Leone to civilian rule (1998).
He died of a heart attack at 53 while having sex with three Indian prostitutes.

Credit: Captain Howdy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 10 Most Corrupt World Leaders of All Time [2004] (Ranked: 4)
• Captain Howdy's Profiles [Series 2]
• Dictator's Club
• I Died in 1998 (Ranked: 54)
• I Died While Fucking
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Look at Me, I'm a Man in Shades
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing Military Garb
• Profiles 12001-12250 (Ranked: 12022)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 88 Votes: 52.27% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 39 Votes: 51.28% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 33 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 27 Votes: 74.07% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 31 Votes: 93.55% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 58 Votes: 68.97% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 97 Votes: 68.04% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 116 Votes: 77.59% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 98 Votes: 77.55% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 388 Votes: 75.26% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 320 Votes: 69.38% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 494 Votes: 69.23% Annoying