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Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by AmericanQuarter: 4:47pm On Dec 31, 2018
Shehu Shagari planned to hand over to Ekwueme as president – Gov. Obiano
Joe Chukindi Joe Chukindi
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The Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has said that after late president Shehu Shagari, Nigeria would have had a president of Igbo extraction in Dr Alex Ekwueme.


Obiano, in a condolence message for the departed former president, said Shagari had planned to hand power over to Ekwueme but the plan was thwarted by a military coup that ousted him from office.

Obiano, speaking through Don Adinuba, Commissioner for information & Public Enlightenment, said, “Ex President Shagari worked effectively with Dr Ekwueme to give Nigeria a participatory democracy that accommodated all sections of the vast country from 1979 to 1983.


“Shagari’s belief in Ekwueme led to his re-nomination of the renowned architect, historian, town planner, sociologist and philosopher for the second tenure which they won before the military tragically truncated democratic rule.

“But for the military coup, Shagari had placed Ekwueme on the saddle to succeed him as President which would have effectively put an end to the marginalization agitations following the civil war.”

Obiano said that Shagari’s insistence on excellence also led to his appointment of a number of gifted Anambra indigenes into key public office, citing an example with Dr Fidelis Ezemenari, who was made the the founding CEO of the landmark Ajaokuta Steel Complex.


In the education sector, Obiano said former President Shagari led the charge in converting the College of Arts and Science at Oko in Anambra State to a Federal Polytechnic. He authorized the provision of requisite infrastructure to make education quite qualitative in line with the dreams of Ndi-Anambra and other Nigerians.

The release also read, “It cannot be forgotten that the fallen Nigerian leader was responsible for initiating the use of primary school enrolment as a criterion for allocating national resources, a move that benefitted Anambra State and the nation greatly.

“To crown his efforts as a Nigerian nationalist, ex President Shagari granted pardon to not just General Yakubu Gowon who was living in exile in the United Kingdom following charges of complicity in the bloody february 3, 976, coup attempt, but also to the erstwhile leader of Biafra, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was living in exile in Cote d’Ivoire for his role in the Biafran Revolution.

“This was a watershed exercise central to national reconciliation. Anambra State and indeed all patriotic Nigerians cannot thank Shagari enough for this courageous feat.

“The love of Shagari and Anambra State was mutual. Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, led his Nigeria People’s Party (NPP) into a working accord with Shagari’s National Party of Nigeria (NPN) to steady the ship of state of Nigeria’s then nascent democracy in 1979.”


https://www.google.com.ng/amp/dailypost.ng/2018/12/31/shehu-shagari-planned-hand-ekwueme-president-gov-obiano/amp/


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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by AGNESikpuNNU(f): 4:54pm On Dec 31, 2018
The ethnic dulllard struck and scattered everything as usual.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Daviddson(m): 4:54pm On Dec 31, 2018
I can say that this is totally false, because Shagari was overthrown 3months after he won re-election. So there was still a huge nearly 4 years before another election.

If Shagari had been a Christian, the narratives would have been that Buhari overthrew him because he was a Christian. I don't like Buhari's leadership style and behaviour, but it's time we citizens refused to allow politicians to use our heads to play betting, using tribal or religious inclination, like Obiano is trying to now.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by kettykin: 4:54pm On Dec 31, 2018
Just watch it , once the igbo presidency in 2023 gains in momentum , some rogues will try their luck which will lead to final ending point for Nigeria

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Babacele: 5:05pm On Dec 31, 2018
Story. Story.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Gaddafiyusf(m): 5:12pm On Dec 31, 2018
Daviddson:
I can say that this is totally false, because Shangai was overthrown 3months after he won re-election. So there was still a huge nearly 4 years before another election.

If Shagari had been a Christmas, the narratives would have been that Buhari overthrew him because he was a Christian. I don't like Buhari's leadership style and behaviour, but it's time we citizens refused to allow politicians to use our heads to play betting, using tribal or religious inclination.

Are you two faced. Speaking from both sides of the mouth.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Holumhidey(m): 5:14pm On Dec 31, 2018
what is the significance of all these na....? d matter don pass na abi?

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Racoon(m): 5:14pm On Dec 31, 2018
This was not really true as Shagari then was just 4 months into his second term when he was disposed by the Buhari/IBB/Abacha coup of Dec.31st.1983.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Mystick: 5:15pm On Dec 31, 2018
How? Won't that be decided through election?
Obiano my man, are you implying that Buhari didn't want an Igbo man to be president.
Anyway, this news being false or true, the Buhari I know hates Igbos and we always reciprocate in equal magnitude.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Daviddson(m): 5:16pm On Dec 31, 2018
Gaddafiyusf:


Are you two faced. Speaking from both sides of the mouth.
How do you mean, or you just feel like using that expression without considering if it really fit into this context?

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Omeokachie: 5:19pm On Dec 31, 2018
And the principal actor then is still playing 5% vs 97% ethnic politics.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by datopaper(m): 7:20pm On Dec 31, 2018
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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by shachris02: 7:20pm On Dec 31, 2018
we all know the tribal bigot that was responsible for the coup.

Buhari would rather die than see power go to an Igbo man.

Buhari is one of the foundational problems of Nigeria.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Cumtroller: 7:20pm On Dec 31, 2018
The major issue is how to ensure Buhari is kicked out to daura.

I don’t give a Fvck about Shagari.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by OBTMOS(m): 7:20pm On Dec 31, 2018
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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Nobody: 7:21pm On Dec 31, 2018
How can Ndiigbo ever forgive Buhari da dullard?? How?

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Cutefergieee: 7:21pm On Dec 31, 2018
Ok
Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Eprolist: 7:21pm On Dec 31, 2018
Really?
Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by NaijaRoyalty(m): 7:22pm On Dec 31, 2018
No Igbo should vote for Buhari in 2019

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by mmb(m): 7:22pm On Dec 31, 2018
The Nigerian Pound sterling was changed to Naira in 1973 by Gowon regime.

Do you know that the full meaning of Naira means Never Allow Igbos Rule Again(NAIRA)

So peter him chi Obi keep your mouth shut.

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Nobody: 7:22pm On Dec 31, 2018
Trust Northern Almajiris at ur own peril..

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Newbiee: 7:22pm On Dec 31, 2018
IPOBIAN Story

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by DONADAMS(m): 7:22pm On Dec 31, 2018
we know..that's why we are sending him to daura so that nnamdi KANU can be president...


seriously, even if shagari handed the baton to ekwueme would the country be better off? are of all them not the same? won't IBB or any other uniform man still topple him? we should stop speaking based on tribal lines jawe..

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Kenekingisback: 7:23pm On Dec 31, 2018
Buhari, Buhari, Buhari ---you are wicked and epitome of modern day politics of hate and selfishness angry

Why was Moshood Abiola's name removed in the picture below?
Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by NotBeenPaid: 7:23pm On Dec 31, 2018

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by NigerDeltan(m): 7:23pm On Dec 31, 2018
but you intend to give maximum Support to the same terrorist who denied him and igbos generally

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by reuben79: 7:25pm On Dec 31, 2018
dis is another sign from mr president to rubbish our democracy d way he did in 1983
Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by KingOfAllIgbos: 7:27pm On Dec 31, 2018
grin

If he easy goat for dey shave.

Shagari was happy with Ekwueme as his houseboy

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by Nobody: 7:27pm On Dec 31, 2018
cheesy

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Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by FisifunKododada: 7:27pm On Dec 31, 2018
lipsrsealed lipsrsealed
Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by reuben79: 7:28pm On Dec 31, 2018
AGNESikpuNNU:
The ethnic dulllard struck and scattered everything as usual.
.u can give wat u don,t have...naturally dullard
Re: Military Coup Thwarted Shagari's Planned Handover To Ekwueme- Obiano by JoseVanMoyes: 7:28pm On Dec 31, 2018
And buhari carry this man go one of his tours.. cheesycheesy

this is to show buhari that it's not all about mouthing and propaganda, no igbo man is voting buhari period

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