Question

After spending 27 years in prison, who among the following became the president of his country on May 9, 1994?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nelson Mandela

After spending 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela became the president of South Africa on May 9, 1994.

Answer 2

Nelson Mandela became the President of his country on May 9, 1994, after spending 27 years in prison

Explanation:

• Nelson Mandela was a politician, philanthropist, & social rights activist, who became the 1st black President of South Africa’s from 1994-1999
• For almost 20 years, Nelson Mandela led a campaign of non-violent, peaceful,  defiance against the racist and apartheid policies that was adopted by the South African govt.
• Starting in the year 1962, Nelson Mandela had spent 27 years in prison for political offences. In the year 1993, Mandela was conferred with the Nobel Peace Prize for his endeavours to dismantle the nation's apartheid system