The July 1966 Counter-Coup was not Ideological, it caused the Civil War, entrenched Ethnicity and Poverty
Retired Field Company Sergeant Major Peter Salifu provides a rare perspective on the July 1966 counter-coup, challenging the popular narratives surrounding Nigeria’s turbulent political history. Unlike the January 1966 coup, which he describes as ideological, Salifu argues that the counter-coup was driven by ethnic sentiments rather than a vision for national progress.
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Awolowo strongly supported the blockade of Biafra during the war.
The blockade led to the starvation of millions of Biafrans, mainly children.
Awolowo stated, "All is fair in war, and starvation is one of the weapons of war. I don't see why we should feed our enemies fat, only to fight us harder."
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A junior Igbo officer, Major Christian (Chris) Anuforo killed his brother, friend and boss, Lt. Col. Arthur Chinyelu Unegbe, a senior Igbo officer in front of his pregnant wife simply to please Obafemi Awolowo.
Na this one pained me pass, you Sacrifice your own brother for ungrateful man, who later turn around and starved your people.
In all the history Yoruba Ronu has been telling about the coup they never mentioned this. No wonder they said Igbos do not love themselves
10 years ago today, I arrived Canada from Nigeria & life hasn’t been the same since then.
To those planning on travelling abroad this year or in the near future, come closer because things aren’t what they used to be.
Here are 10 key lessons I have learnt over the years abroad.
@realFFK Where are your kids studying? Where do you go for medical treatment? Where did you keep the looted funds? What significant thing did you do as the minister of aviation? @realffk