Puvguy:

Dayokanu is spot on about Awo and Akintola. My dad who was a keen political observer and also neutral told me Awo was power hungry.
Though he acknowledges his good intentions for his people but said he could had easily turned a dictator if were a military leader.

My intention is not to anger anyone here so don't take it personal.

For you to be a politician you must be ambitious and power hungry, that is normal, it is what you do with this power when you get it that matters, all military leaders are dictators.

Puvguy:

Dayokanu is spot on about Awo and Akintola. My dad who was a keen political observer and also neutral told me Awo was power hungry.
Though he acknowledges his good intentions for his people but said he could had easily turned a dictator if were a military leader.

My intention is not to anger anyone here so don't take it personal.

we all know Awo was power hungry but not because he wanted to satisfy selfish aspirations

this is not what we are contesting.

one is revered cos he wanted to emancipate his people while the other is demonized cos he fell by the wayside when greed set in

both are enviable personalities in history

1000 gbosas for both of them

hercules07:

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Though I hold a different view from that of DayoKanu, I must commend him on the way he has conducted himself here. Now that that is out of the way, has anybody asked why Balewa declared a state of emergency for an altercation in the chambers? It is obvious that Akintola was the hammer that was to be used to nail Awolowo, he was meant to be a tool in the hands of the Balewa government to remove Awo, the only thing they did not foresee was the reaction of the Yorubas to their scheming. Even Lamido Sanusi talks about the schemings of the NPC led government in one of his articles.

Can you imagine, state of emergency for an incident caused by Akintola's supporters in the House? What a ridiculous irony? Yet Dayo would have us believe that Akintola behaved in the most appropriate manner all through the era. The incidents that occured in the North and the East, which were far more violent and occured on the streets, did not lead to a State of emergency.

Puvguy:

Dayokanu is spot on about Awo and Akintola. My dad who was a keen political observer and also neutral told me Awo was power hungry.
Though he acknowledges his good intentions for his people but said he could had easily turned a dictator if were a military leader.

My intention is not to anger anyone here so don't take it personal.

Do you know a single leader who did not seek power? A good leader is courageous and ambitious. The question about power is, 'what do you do with it when you get it?'

'The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good' - Baltasar Gracian

Katsumoto:

Can you imagine, state of emergency for an incident caused by Akintola's supporters in the House? What a ridiculous irony? Yet Dayo would have us believe that Akintola behaved in the most appropriate manner all through the era. The incidents that occured in the North and the East, which were far more violent and occured on the streets, did not lead to a State of emergency.

The above word in bold is a ruse.
The uproar that occurred in the house was as a result of the game of the AG that was leaked to the NNDP. The move was blocked by Hon. Oke, which eventually led to the uproar.

Can you tell me what happened in the North and East that is more violent than the West parliament uproar then?

toba1909:

The above word in bold is a ruse.
The uproar that occurred in the house was as a result of the game of the AG that was leaked to the NNDP. The move was blocked by Hon. Oke, which eventually led to the uproar.

Can you tell me what happened in the North and East that is more violent than the West parliament uproar then?

The game? what game? If you are referring to the TOS Benson article I posted earlier then you should take unverifiable excuses with a grain of salt. I mean, comeon! they realised that based on pure numbers Akintola will be impeached and decided the best course of action was to disrupt parliamentary proceedings. He then proceeds to justify the nonsense by spouting some BS about some greek individual (nameless ofcourse) and the tales by moonlight about getting revenge for the AG stealing the 51 elections (I believe I have gone through that already a couple of times on here).

In regards to Awo being autocratic in style, you have to take into account that he initially deemed some of the AG's most lauded achievements (minimum wage, free education) as unfeasible and it was down to party pressure and better arguments being put forward that those policies saw the light of day. Akintola's actions were morally and ethically indefensible, if he took issue with the leadership of the party he had the power to form he's own party and I believe dissolve parliament and call for an election.

nulldev:

The game? what game? If you are referring to the TOS Benson article I posted earlier then you should take unverifiable excuses with a grain of salt. I mean, comeon! they realised that based on pure numbers Akintola will be impeached and decided the best course of action was to disrupt parliamentary proceedings. He then proceeds to justify the nonsense by spouting some BS about some greek individual (nameless ofcourse) and the tales by moonlight about getting revenge for the AG stealing the 51 elections (I believe I have gone through that already a couple of times on here).

In regards to Awo being autocratic in style, you have to take into account that he initially deemed some of the AG's most lauded achievements (minimum wage, free education) as unfeasible and it was down to party pressure and better arguments being put forward that those policies saw the light of day. Akintola's actions were morally and ethically indefensible, if he took issue with the leadership of the party he had the power to form he's own party and I believe dissolve parliament and call for an election.

What was the issue SLA had with the AG leadership my brother?
Was it wrong for him to refuse to vacate the seat after Awo lost the election?

toba1909:

What was the issue SLA had with the AG leadership my brother?
Was it wrong for him to refuse to vacate the seat after Awo lost the election?

Learn to arm yourself with facts before you venture into a debate. Akintola was removed from his position for anti-party activities, maladministration, and other offences. No one asked him to vacate the seat. Besides Adegbenro was elected by the House and not Awo. So please stop this ridiculous of AG asking Akintola to vacate the seat for Awo just because Awo lost the election.

toba1909:

The above word in bold is a ruse.
The uproar that occurred in the house was as a result of the game of the AG that was leaked to the NNDP. The move was blocked by Hon. Oke, which eventually led to the uproar.

Can you tell me what happened in the North and East that is more violent than the West parliament uproar then?

You are not even conversant with the events, yet you venture into the debate. Was there a party called NNDP in 1962? Was Akintola not a member of the AG at the time of the brouhaha? Go and read the statement by Awo to the House in response to Balewa's call for a state of emergency and you will know about the incidents that occured in the North and the East.

toba1909:

The above word in bold is a ruse.
The uproar that occurred in the house was as a result of the game of the AG that was leaked to the NNDP. The move was blocked by Hon. Oke, which eventually led to the uproar.

Can you tell me what happened in the North and East that is more violent than the West parliament uproar then?

read what Awo said about the fracas up North and in East

Katsumoto:

Learn to arm yourself with facts before you venture into a debate. Akintola was removed from his position for anti-party activities, maladministration, and other offences. No one asked him to vacate the seat. Besides Adegbenro was elected by the House and not Awo. So please stop this ridiculous of AG asking Akintola to vacate the seat for Awo just because Awo lost the election.

What happened to Masari, Ken Nnamani et al taht seek for the removal of Ogbulafor then?
They were suspended for anti party activities and immoral conduct towards the party leadership.
It was Nwodo that recall them when he assumed the position of chairman.

Same thing that transpired between SLA and the AG leadership.
All allegations levied against SLA were false, this is purposely to unseat him then.

Sure Adegbenro was elected cos he was Awo's stooge. This was done cos Awo himself knows it will be a shame for him to eventually take the offer after much brouhaha.

toba1909:

What happened to Masari, Ken Nnamani et al taht seek for the removal of Ogbulafor then?
They were suspended for anti party activities and immoral conduct towards the party leadership.
It was Nwodo that recall them when he assumed the position of chairman.

Same thing that transpired between SLA and the AG leadership.
All allegations levied against SLA were false, this is purposely to unseat him then.

Sure Adegbenro was elected cos he was Awo's stooge. This was done cos Awo himself knows it will be a shame for him to eventually take the offer after much brouhaha.

Again, you get it wrong. The house unseated Akintola; under the parliamentary system, the governor exercised his power to sack Akintola. Adegbenro was elected and then there was brouhaha. It was never Awo's intention to return as premier. Awo just wanted the party's ideology to be implemented but Akintola thought otherwise. That point has been made. Even Prof Aluko confirmed it. Akintola wanted an elitist (feudal) structure as practiced in the North while AG had a democratic socialism ideology. No one has any business to be in a party in which they do not agree with the political philosophy.

Katsumoto:

Again, you get it wrong. The house unseated Akintola; under the parliamentary system, the governor exercised his power to sack Akintola. Adegbenro was elected and then there was brouhaha. It was never Awo's intention to return as premier. Awo just wanted the party's ideology to be implemented but Akintola thought otherwise. That point has been made. Even Prof Aluko confirmed it. Akintola wanted an elitist (feudal) structure as practiced in the North while AG had a democratic socialism ideology. No one has any business to be in a party in which they do not agree with the political philosophy.

Exactly! ethically, he's position was no longer tenable after he got dismissed by the party. You cannot talk of stooges when in a parliamentary system these 'stooges' are the source of the legitimacy he had to being premier! Awo himself cannot lay claim to being party leader if enough 'non stooges' existed within the party.

Katsumoto:

Again, you get it wrong. The house unseated Akintola; under the parliamentary system, the governor exercised his power to sack Akintola. Adegbenro was elected and then there was brouhaha. It was never Awo's intention to return as premier. Awo just wanted the party's ideology to be implemented but Akintola thought otherwise. That point has been made. Even Prof Aluko confirmed it. Akintola wanted an elitist (feudal) structure as practiced in the North while AG had a democratic socialism ideology. No one has any business to be in a party in which they do not agree with the political philosophy.

Lol.
Who was behind Akintola's removal if i might ask?
It was Awo that instigated the house against SLA simply because of his hidden agenda.

What made you have the thought that Awo never wanted to return to be the premier?

nulldev:

Exactly! ethically, he's position was no longer tenable after he got dismissed by the party. You cannot talk of stooges when in a parliamentary system these 'stooges' are the source of the legitimacy he had to being premier! Awo himself cannot lay claim to being party leader if enough 'non stooges' existed within the party.

Sure his position was no longer tenable after his dismissal, but all was the handiwork of the great Awo; Who wanted to clinch to power like a hornet bee.
You get it wrong there.

We have stooge in every kind of governmental system, only that it operates differentially in the systems.

toba1909:

Lol.
Who was behind Akintola's removal if i might ask?
It was Awo that instigated the house against SLA simply because of his hidden agenda.

What made you have the thought that Awo never wanted to return to be the premier?

Sure his position was no longer tenable after his dismissal, but all was the handiwork of the great Awo; Who wanted to clinch to power like a hornet bee.
You get it wrong there.

We have stooge in every kind of governmental system, only that it operates differentially in the systems.

It apears that you are not familiar with political structures in many countries.

Also, there is a point that appears to be lost on a lot of people. The politics being practiced in the West at that time was very progressive. For instance, the AG was in power but it had a very powerful opposition party, the NCNC. What party was in opposition to the NPC in the North? What party was in opposition to the NCNC in the East? When Akintola lost the confidence of his party members, why is it that the support that received came from the NCNC and the NPC?

The NCNC through its members in the House ensured that the task od unseating Akintola became a very difficult one. Apart from one or two members in the AG who were from Ogbomosho, who else supported Akintola. It is well documented that Oke, who threw the chair in the house, is from Ogbomosho. Also, Ebube Dike, an Igbo man and NCNC House member, seized the mace and attempted to smash it on the head of the speaker, missed and smashed it into pieces. TOS Benson, one of the main actors on that day, was also an NCNC member. Why did Michael Okpara, the Eastern Premier, refuse to accept Adegbenro as the new Premier? How was it the business of the NCNC if the AG decided to replace an AG premier with another AG premier?

The fact of the matter is that both the North and East were not happy with the AG and Awo and sought to profit from the political impasse in the West. Zik had yet to forgive Awo for the carpet-crossing incident in 1951 and Sardauna was equally unhappy with Awo for making him campaign to his people, as he wouldn't have without Awo running a sophisticated campaign in the North. So when Akintola presented them with the opportunity, they seized it and declared a state of emergency in the West for an incident started by Akintola and NCNC members when Balewa did not declare a state of emergency for far more serious incidents in the North and East. The case against Akintola is too conclusive to be dismissed; thats why him and his supporters had to pay for his actions.

I actually appreciate all the contributions so far on this topic and I must confess that they are very educative and informative on the past leaders of yoruba race.
The various quotes have confirmed why Awo has always been described as a sage, and trully he was a sage. Akintola was a great man of valour, but he missed it the moment he jettison the yoruba project which is been pursued by AG under the leadership of Awolowo, and did the unthinkable at that time of our history by alligning with the northern forces, thereby sacrificing the good reputation and image he help built with Awo.

I am very sure that if same Akintola would have the 2nd chance to act his part/sript again, he would not fall cheaply to the greek gift from the north. I love them both, but I will give it Awolowo.

Oduduwa, the legend, was said to be the father of the yorubas, but I think in my own estimation, Awolowo is the father of the modern day yorubas.

And If I am not mistaken, at that time, the whole of Ogbomosho people's politics are regarded to be different from the other Yoruba politics

safariman:

And If I am not mistaken, at that time, the whole of Ogbomosho people's politics are regarded to be different from the other Yoruba politics

You got that wrong!
Senator C.L Adeoye was an ardent AG member who stood firm with Awo then.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! These revelations about Akintola, Awo and other political animals of Yoruba extraction are music to my ears. I shall not attempt to truncate the flow of the involuntary gist from unflinching disciples of anything Yoruba.

When did Akinloye become the NCNC heavyweight? Is it the same Akinloye who was one of the founding members of IPP (Ibadan Progressive Party) that contested election under the platform of NCNC and then crossed carpet?

Is not the same rigged election that resulted into the western regional crises Zik tried to avoid when NNDP-Yoruba and Northern regional politicians invoked the constitutional stipulation of deployment of troops and police between Prime Minister and President?

I think the truth is about to come out on the fact it was Akintola who placed the phone call to Zik to alert him that Awo sent a team to negotiate with Bello and another team to negotiate with Zik. 

It appears one of my friends on nairaland is much undecided on which side of the history to hedge his historical knowledge.

Katsumoto:

It apears that you are not familiar with political structures in many countries.

Also, there is a point that appears to be lost on a lot of people. The politics being practiced in the West at that time was very progressive. For instance, the AG was in power but it had a very powerful opposition party, the NNDP. What party was in opposition to the NPC in the North? What party was in opposition to the NCNC in the East? When Akintola lost the confidence of his party members, why is it that the support that received came from the NCNC and the NPC?

The NCNC through its members in the House ensured that the task od unseating Akintola became a very difficult one. Apart from one or two members in the AG who were from Ogbomosho, who else supported Akintola. It is well documented that Oke, who threw the chair in the house, is from Ogbomosho. Also, Ebube Dike, an Igbo man and NCNC House member, seized the mace and attempted to smash it on the head of the speaker, missed and smashed it into pieces. TOS Benson, one of the main actors on that day, was also an NCNC member. Why did Michael Okpara, the Eastern Premier, refuse to accept Adegbenro as the new Premier? How was it the business of the NCNC if the AG decided to replace an AG premier with another AG premier?

The fact of the matter is that both the North and East were not happy with the AG and Awo and sought to profit from the political impasse in the West. Zik had yet to forgive Awo for the carpet-crossing incident in 1951 and Sardauna was equally unhappy with Awo for making him campaign to his people, as he wouldn't have without Awo running a sophisticated campaign in the North. So when Akintola presented them with the opportunity, they seized it and declared a state of emergency in the West for an incident started by Akintola and NCNC members when Balewa did not declare a state of emergency for far more serious incidents in the North and East. The case against Akintola is too conclusive to be dismissed; thats why him and his supporters had to pay for his actions.

ALWAYS MY MASTER, CRYSTAL CLEAR EXPLANATION WITH GOOD REASONING AND NON PARTIALITY UNLIKE DAYOKANU WHO IS SHIFTING THE POSTS EVERY NOW AND THEN.
KUDOS MY MASTER

hercules07:

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Though I hold a different view from that of DayoKanu, I must commend him on the way he has conducted himself here. Now that that is out of the way, has anybody asked why Balewa declared a state of emergency for an altercation in the chambers? It is obvious that Akintola was the hammer that was to be used to nail Awolowo, he was meant to be a tool in the hands of the Balewa government to remove Awo, the only thing they did not foresee was the reaction of the Yorubas to their scheming.

The situation in the house spread onto the streets all over the SW,

nulldev:

Exactly! ethically, he's position was no longer tenable after he got dismissed by the party. You cannot talk of stooges when in a parliamentary system these 'stooges' are the source of the legitimacy he had to being premier! Awo himself cannot lay claim to being party leader if enough 'non stooges' existed within the party.

Are you aware that Akintola formed his own party NNDP where he was able to gather some Yoruba leaders and Politicians like TOS Benson, Akinloye, etc? and which he led to electoral victory

Also, there is a point that appears to be lost on a lot of people. The politics being practiced in the West at that time was very progressive. For instance, the AG was in power but it had a very powerful opposition party, the NNDP. What party was in opposition to the NPC in the North? What party was in opposition to the NCNC in the East? When Akintola lost the confidence of his party members, why is it that the support that received came from the NCNC and the NPC?

When AG was in govt NCNC was the opposition I believe and this was made possible because The NCNC had a lot of Yorubas in it who were able to win elections Before the cross carpeting, The NCNC probably due to the influence of founder Herbert Macauley had a strong presence in Yorubaland.

At the begining the AG was the weakest of the 3 Political group. NPC had a stranglehold on the North and NCNC in most of the South. It was until the cross carpetting incident that the AG started to gain grounds and become popular in the SW

The NCNC through its members in the House ensured that the task od unseating Akintola became a very difficult one. Apart from one or two members in the AG who were from Ogbomosho, who else supported Akintola. It is well documented that Oke, who threw the chair in the house, is from Ogbomosho. Also, Ebube Dike, an Igbo man and NCNC House member, seized the mace and attempted to smash it on the head of the speaker, missed and smashed it into pieces. TOS Benson, one of the main actors on that day, was also an NCNC member. Why did Michael Okpara, the Eastern Premier, refuse to accept Adegbenro as the new Premier? How was it the business of the NCNC if the AG decided to replace an AG premier with another AG premier?

What did you just say here? In politics people protect their interests TOS Benson and other NCNC members preferred to work with Akintola who was seen as more charismatic rather than work with Awolowo who was seen as dictatorial and self centered

The fact of the matter is that both the North and East were not happy with the AG and Awo and sought to profit from the political impasse in the West. Zik had yet to forgive Awo for the carpet-crossing incident in 1951 and Sardauna was equally unhappy with Awo for making him campaign to his people, as he wouldn't have without Awo running a sophisticated campaign in the North. So when Akintola presented them with the opportunity, they seized it and declared a state of emergency in the West for an incident started by Akintola and NCNC members when Balewa did not declare a state of emergency for far more serious incidents in the North and East. The case against Akintola is too conclusive to be dismissed; thats why him and his supporters had to pay for his actions.

The fact is that many of the Politicians then find it difficult to work with Awolowo who they felt was very arrogant.

When Akintola was leader of the Opposition in Lagos, He was in the AG and was loved by the opponents for his maturity and carriage.

When Awo took over, he declared war and the Lagos house was determined to cut him to size. Anything Awolowo proposed, they were always ready to counter and at that time the members of the Federal House were equally as educated and intelligent as Awo.

If Awo proposed A, they proposed Z.

This was the attitude in Awolowo that leaders of the AG saw that made them suggest to him initially NOT to go to lagos and compete but rather be a King and Kingmaker in his Region where he can push his demands through a more diplomatic Akintola in the house But Awo wanted the whole world to revolve round him and went regardless

dayokanu:

The fact is that many of the Politicians then find it difficult to work with Awolowo who they felt was very arrogant.

When Akintola was leader of the Opposition in Lagos, He was in the AG and was loved by the opponents for his maturity and carriage.

When Awo took over, he declared war and the Lagos house was determined to cut him to size. Anything Awolowo proposed, they were always ready to counter and at that time the members of the Federal House were equally as educated and intelligent as Awo.

If Awo proposed A, they proposed Z.

This was the attitude in Awolowo that leaders of the AG saw that made them suggest to him initially NOT to go to lagos and compete but rather be a King and Kingmaker in his Region where he can push his demands through a more diplomatic Akintola in the house But Awo wanted the whole world to revolve round him and went regardless

DayoKanu,

Please stop dancing around issues. If your opponents like you, then it means you are not doing your job properly. Your opponents may respect you, but they are not supposed to like you. It is obvious that Akintola was more interested in making friends and winning a popularity contest. You can criticise Awo's style all you want, the fact remains that you can't criticise the results he got for his people.

dayokanu:

When AG was in govt NCNC was the opposition I believe and this was made possible because The NCNC had a lot of Yorubas in it who were able to win elections Before the cross carpeting, The NCNC probably due to the influence of founder Herbert Macauley had a strong presence in Yorubaland.

At the begining the AG was the weakest of the 3 Political group. NPC had a stranglehold on the North and NCNC in most of the South. It was until the cross carpetting incident that the AG started to gain grounds and become popular in the SW

I meant NCNC when I wrote NNDP; it was just an error.

The Parliament is not exactly a tea party or a social gathering. The people you need to like you are those who sent you there in the first place. And in all respect, this was the outcome in this scenario.

dayokanu:

What did you just say here? In politics people protect their interests TOS Benson and other NCNC members preferred to work with Akintola who was seen as more charismatic rather than work with Awolowo who was seen as dictatorial and self centered

Of what concern is it to TOS Benson, an NCNC member, that the AG wants to replace its elected official? Afterall, Benson was not there when Akintola was selected by the AG and he wasn't there when Akintola was replaced, so why get involved in the democratic process of another party through an undemocratic action of throwing chairs and seizing the House mace. You are so bent on defending Akintola, your relative, that you are unable to analyse issues dispassionately.

msaalli:

The Parliament is not exactly a tea party or a social gathering. The people you need to like you are those who sent you there in the first place. And in all respect, this was the outcome in this scenario.

Can you imagine, if Akintola was so liked by NCNC or NPC, why didn't he just contest the next election in 1965 on the platform of either party? Why refuse to accept that he was no longer wanted by his own party?

Katsumoto:

DayoKanu,

Please stop dancing around issues. If your opponents like you, then it means you are not doing your job properly. Your opponents may respect you, but they are not supposed to like you. It is obvious that Akintola was more interested in making friends and winning a popularity contest. You can criticise Awo's style all you want, the fact remains that you can't criticise the results he got for his people.

msaalli:

The Parliament is not exactly a tea party or a social gathering. The people you need to like you are those who sent you there in the first place. And in all respect, this was the outcome in this scenario.

Does this mean that Akintola was not able to articulate his Party's agenda without being unnecesary confrontational?

He went there to argue for his group and not on some ego trip like" You are beneath me" attitude and he was able to win a lot of followers from both sides.


E.g Fashola is able to stand in the opposition and stand honorably. He can still articulate his programs and earn the love and respect of the opposition. This has in many ways benefitted his populace instead of decalaring war on them like some Awoist would have done.

Katsumoto:

Can you imagine, if Akintola was so liked by NCNC or NPC, why didn't he just contest the next election in 1965 on the platform of either party? Why refuse to accept that he was no longer wanted by his own party?

He didnt contest under AG either. he formed his own party NNDP and contested. Which shows he can disagree with people in principle without being unnecesary confrontational and aggresive

Dede1:

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! These revelations about Akintola, Awo and other political animals of Yoruba extraction are music to my ears. I shall not attempt to truncate the flow of the involuntary gist from unflinching disciples of anything Yoruba.

When did Akinloye become the NCNC heavyweight? Is it the same Akinloye who was one of the founding members of IPP (Ibadan Progressive Party) that contested election under the platform of NCNC and then crossed carpet?

Is not the same rigged election that resulted into the western regional crises Zik tried to avoid when NNDP-Yoruba and Northern regional politicians invoked the constitutional stipulation of deployment of troops and police between Prime Minister and President?

I think the truth is about to come out on the fact it was Akintola who placed the phone call to Zik to alert him that Awo sent a team to negotiate with Bello and another team to negotiate with Zik. 

It appears one of my friends on nairaland is much undecided on which side of the history to hedge his historical knowledge.   

This thread as been going on for a few days now without insults, name-calling, or tribal mudslinging. Why are you attempting to derail the thread by calling Yoruba politicians animals? You are expecting us to fall for your bait? I am hoping no one falls for it.

So why did Akintola place the call to Zik to warn him about Awo's attempt to deal with two parties? Was it not the same Akintola who went to Bello in the company of Rosiji? So how can we conclude that Awo sent Akintola to negotiate with Bello if Akintola called Zik before getting to Bello and then was in the company of Bello, when Bello called Zik? If what you allege is true, then I can conclude that Akintola was always working with Zik and Bello to frustrate Awo's ambition. I can reach that conclusion easily because of the manner in which NCNC members gave their support to Akintola immediately after he was impeached by the AG and also by the fact that Michael Okpara refused to accept Adegbenro when it is not in Okpara's position to either accept or refuse Adegbenro's ascension.

dayokanu:

He didnt contest under AG either. he formed his own party NNDP and contested. Which shows he can disagree with people in principle without being unnecesary confrontational and aggresive

He contested in 1965 under NNDP but he returned to the position of premier in 1963 even though he had being legally impeached by the Western House in 1962.

Katsumoto:

He contested in 1965 under NNDP but he returned to the position of premier in 1963 even though he had being legally impeached by the Western House in 1962.

he was impeached, and he did the legal thing, Contested the decision in court and won. Like any intellectual with regards for the rule of law would have done