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| Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 11:49am On Jan 15, 2019 |
Alhaji "Sir" AHMADU BELLO Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello KBE (June 12, 1910 – January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian politician who was the first and only premier of the Northern Nigeria region. He also held the title of the Sardauna of Sokoto. Bello and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa were major figures in Northern Nigeria pre-independence politics and both men played major roles in negotiations about the region's place in an independent Nigeria. As leader of the Northern People's Congress , he was a dominant personality in Nigerian politics throughout the early Nigerian Federation and the First Nigerian Republic. POLITICAL LIFE In 1934, Bello was made the District Head of Rabah by Sultan Hassan dan Mu'azu, succeeding his brother. In 1938, he was promoted to the position of Divisional Head of Gusau (in present-day Zamfara State ) and became a member of the Sultan's council. In 1938, at the age of just 28, he made attempts to become the Sultan of Sokoto but was not successful, losing to Sir Siddiq Abubakar III who reigned for 50 years until his death in 1988. The new Sultan immediately made Sir Ahmadu Bello the Sardauna (Crown Prince) of Sokoto , an honorary title, and promoted him to the Sokoto Native Authority Council. These titles automatically made him the Chief Political Adviser to the Sultan. Later, he was put in charge of the Sokoto Province to oversee 47 districts and by 1944, he was back at the Sultan's Palace to work as the Chief Secretary of the State Native Administration. [ citation needed ] In the 1940s, he joined Jamiyya Mutanen Arewa which would later become the NPC in 1951. In 1948, he got a government scholarship and was off to England to study Local Government Administration which broadened his understanding and knowledge of governance. After returning from Britain , he was nominated to represent the province of Sokoto in the regional House of Assembly. As a member of the assembly, he was a notable voice for northern interests and embraced a style of consultation and consensus with the major representatives of the northern emirates namely Kano, Bornu and Sokoto. He was selected among with others as a member of a committee that redrafted the Richards Constitution and he also attended a general conference in Ibadan . His work at the assembly and in the constitution drafting committee brought him appreciation in the north and he was asked to take on leadership positions within Jamiyya Mutanen Arewa. [1] In the first elections held in Northern Nigeria in 1952, Sir Ahmadu Bello won a seat in the Northern House of Assembly, and became a member of the regional executive council as minister of works. Bello was successfully minister of Works, of Local Government, and of Community Development in the Northern Region of Nigeria . [ citation needed ] In 1954, Bello became the first Premier of Northern Nigeria . In the 1959 independence elections, Bello led the NPC to win a plurality of the parliamentary seats. Bello's NPC forged an alliance with Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe 's NCNC ( National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons) to form Nigeria's first indigenous federal government which led to independence from Britain . In forming the 1960 independence federal government of the Nigeria , Bello as president of the NPC, chose to remain Premier of Northern Nigeria and devolved the position of Prime Minister of the Federation to the deputy president of the NPC, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa . DEATH Bello was assassinated by IGBO soldier on 15 January 1966 in a coup which toppled Nigeria's post-independence government. He was still serving as premier of Northern Nigeria at the time. That was the first coup in Nigeria history. Also assassinated in the coup was his long time friend Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa alongside many political elites in the north and in the west.
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| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 11:52am On Jan 15, 2019 |
SAMUEL LADOKE AKINTOLA Chief Samuel Ládòkè Akíntọ́lá or "S.L.A."(July 6, 1910 – January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian politician , lawyer , aristocrat and orator who was born in Ogbomosho , of the then Western Region. In addition to serving as one of the founding fathers of modern Nigeria, he was also elevated to the position of Oloye Aare Ona Kakanfo XIII of the Yoruba. POLITICAL CAREER After he was trained as a lawyer in the United Kingdom , Akintola returned to Nigeria in 1949 and teamed up with other educated Nigerians from the Western Region to form the Action Group (AG) under the leadership of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He initially was the legal adviser of the group before becoming the deputy leader in 1953 after the death of Bode Thomas . He defeated Arthur Prest in the primary to succeed Bode Thomas. As the deputy leader of the AG party, he did not serve in the regional Western Region Government headed by the premier Awolowo but was the Action Group Parliamentary Leader/Leader of Oppositionin the House of Representatives of Nigeria . At the federal level he served as Minister for Health and later Minister for Communications and Aviation. Decisions over the direction of strategic alliances by the party, the adoption of democratic socialism as the party's platform and the battle for supremacy in the party led to disagreement between Chiefs Akintola and Awolowo. Akintola disagreed with Awolowo's decision not to join the coalition government. Akintola felt the Yoruba people of the West were losing their pre-eminent position in business, university and administration in Nigeria to the Igbo people of the East simply because the Igbo-controlled NCNC had joined the government and the AG had not. He also opposed the party's decision to adopt democratic socialism as its ideology, preferring a more conservative stance. IMPACT Akintola was dignified orator and was responsible for completing the founding of University of Ife (Awolowo's brainchild and currently Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1962 while still a premier in Western Region. He was also involved in development of Premier Hotel and other monuments. DEATH Akintola was assassinated in Ibadan by IGBO soldiers, the capital of Western Region, on the day of Nigeria's first military coup of 15 January 1966—which terminated the First Republic. [5] This was the " Young Majors Coup" or the " coup of the January boys ", which resulted in the assassination of many leading politicians, mostly members of the Northern People's Congress.
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| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 11:58am On Jan 15, 2019 |
ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa , KBE (December 1912 – 15 January 1966) was a Nigerian politician , and the first prime minister of an independent Nigeria. POLITICAL CAREER Balewa entered the government in 1952 as Minister of Works, and later served as Minister of Transport. In 1957, he was appointed Chief Minister, forming a coalition government between the NPC and the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), led by Nnamdi Azikiwe . He retained the post as Prime Minister when Nigeria gained independence in 1960, and was reelected in 1964. Prior to Nigeria's independence, a constitutional conference in 1954 had adopted a regional political framework for the country, with all regions given a considerable amount of political freedom . The three regions then were composed of diverse cultural groups. The premiers and some prominent leaders of the regions later took on a policy of guiding their regions against political encroachment from other regional leaders. Later on, this political environment influenced the Balewa administration. His term in office was turbulent, with regional factionalism constantly threatening his government. However, as Prime Minister of Nigeria, he played important roles in the continent's formative indigenous rule. He was an important leader in the formation of the Organisation of African Unity and creating a cooperative relationship with French speaking African countries . He was also instrumental in negotiations between Moise Tshombe and the Congolese authorities during the Congo Crisis of 1960–1964. He led a vocal protest against the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 and also entered into an alliance with Commonwealth ministers who wanted South Africa to leave the Commonwealth in 1961. However, a treason charge and conviction against one of the western region's leaders, Obafemi Awolowo , led to protest and condemnation from many of his supporters. The 1965 election in the region later produced violent protests. Rioting and violence were soon synchronous with what was perceived as inordinate political encroachment and an over-exuberant election outcome for Awolowo's western opponents. As Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, from 1960 to 1961, doubled as Foreign Affairs advocate of Nigeria. In 1961, the Balewa government created an official Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations ministerial position in favour of Jaja Wachuku who became, from 1961 to 1965, the first substantive Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations, later called External Affairs. HONORS In January 1960, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was knighted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire . He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sheffield in May, 1960 [1]. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate of laws from the New York University in July 1961. DEATH He was assassinated by IGBO soldiers on 15 January 1966. It took 5 days before his body was found somewhere at Sango Ota in Ogun State
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| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 12:03pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
FESTUS OKOTIE-EBOH Festus Okotie-Eboh (July 18, 1912 – January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian politician and Minister of Finance during the administration of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa . Okotie-Eboh was born to an Itsekiri Chief, Prince Okotie Eboh in Warri Division, a town along the Benin River in Niger Delta. Before his change of ethnicity, he was Chief Festus Samuel Edah. He was a National Treasurer of the Nigerian First Republic party, NCNC, he was also a leader of the Federal Parliamentary Party of NCNC, replacing K.O. Mbadiwe . POLITICAL CAREER In 1951, after some influence from Azikiwe , he contested for a seat and was elected to the Western Region House of Assembly. In 1954, he was elected treasurer of the N.C.N.C. and was successful as the party's candidate to represent Warri division in the House of Representatives. He was nominated as the Federal Minister of Labour and Welfare in January, 1955, and two years later, he was made Finance Minister. DEATH Okotie-Eboh was assassinated along with Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa in the military coup of January 15, 1966 spearheaded by IGBO soldiers, which terminated the Nigerian First Republic, and thus civilian rule.
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| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by Oshin56(m): 12:04pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
You are good in history but don't be tribalism you did not include the Igbo that where killed by Hausa or Yoruba 1 Like |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 12:13pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
after the deed was done, CHUKWUMA KADUNA NZEOGWU declared that "....Nigeria will never be the same again..." and so it had never been. THOMAS AGUYI IRONSI later became the head of state, he didn't prosecute the coup plotters. Instead he appointed the chief coupist NZEOGWU as governor of the Northern region. 6 months after then, Northern soldiers did counter coup led by YAKUBU GOWON, Ironsi and others were murdered. The civil war followed a year after. We continue to live with the distrust of 1966 till today. |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 12:21pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
A Northerner wouldn't appoint a southerner as a close security aides just as a southerner wouldn't do so Vice versa. The distrust still exist till today, that's a fall out of January 15 1966 Experience. Kaduna Nzeogwu who assassinated Ahmadu Bello was an acquaintance of his. He was a top official at the premier residence now called AREWA HOUSE in Kaduna. There's a link between the perceived betrayal of Sardauna and the general perception of the Igbos ( Generic nomenclature for all southerners except Yoruba) till today. THE DISTRUST STILL EXIST |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 12:23pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
So, when the South South governors gathered on Sunday to discussed the prosecution of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, one who understands this history will come to conclusion that THE DISTRUST STILL EXIST. 1 Like |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seguntijan(m): 12:32pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
When Kemi Adeosun was found guilty of the certificate scandal, Southwest governors never met on her matter, Jagaban never intervened, the Obas never loose sleep over her issues, the Yoruba youths never threatened over her error. she never stole a dime but a victim of circumstances, yet she resigned. In Yoruba land a good name is better than silver and gold. Babachir Lawal was also removed without any threat from the Northern part of the country from the Northern elites. Same country, South South governors have met, Southern youths are threatening, activist are fuming, politicians are daring, because "our son" must not be removed, because the "merely forgot" to declare a 700,000,000 naira, and over 30 houses. So what? What a people!!! What a nation!!! 3 Likes |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 1:59pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
Even toddlers in the North knows that it was military men of the IGBO extract that killed Sir Tafawa Balewa, a man who trekked to his farm while he was Prime Minister, a well articulate fine gentleman... hence the tribal beef...hmmm...enough said 1 Like |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 2:02pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
seguntijan: |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 2:07pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
seguntijan: well said. 1 Like |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 2:09pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
Oshin56: are you a dunce or what ? who started the killings?!?!?!?!? 2 Likes |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by seanfer(m): 2:21pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
2 Things will happen to this Post.... 1, the descendants of the First Coup plot will Ignore this Thread.. 2, they will come and start telling Us how 3 million of their people were Killed during the Civil War.... 2 Likes |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by Emoo96: 2:22pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
zinizta: dis man was a true gentleman. heard from my uncle how he sponsored so many children to school including the former chief justice of Nigerian chief judge kastina-la and even the man that killed him. 2 Likes |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 2:26pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
Emoo96: from the mouth of one or two witnesses a matter is confirmed.... hmmmmm... we know them ...their fathers have sinned and their children are suffering from it...only if their 'children' void their mind from the handed down fables and retrace their steps...hmmmm 2 Likes |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by oilPUSSY(f): 2:49pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
Today, Kaduna Nzeogwu who is from SS (Delta state) will become igbo. But raise issue of Biafra, hungry miscreants will start crawling out from their oshogbo enclaves and start shouting. ""Count we SS out of Biafra, there are no Igbos in SS"... Imbecilic clowns! |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 3:11pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
oilPUSSY: it seems imbecilic clown is a fitting nomenclature for yourself... Kaduna Nzeogwu was born of Igbo parents who migrated from Delta state, and he used soldiers of Igbo descent to carry out a coup that targetted non-South Easterners, non-igbo... it's like you are drunk with delusion.... source (below) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukwuma_Kaduna_Nzeogwu excerpts Patrick Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, was born on 26 February 1937 in Kaduna and died in a mysterious circumstance on 29 July 1967 in Nsuka sector during the Nigeria Civil War. He was a Nigerian military officer who played a leading role in the January 15, 1966 military coup, an event that derailed Nigeria's nascent democracy and introduced military rule to Nigeria. Nzeogwu was born in the Northern Region’s capital of Kaduna to Igbo immigrant parents from the Mid-Western Region-Okpanam Town, near Asaba in the present day Anioma Delta State 1966 Coup Main article: 1966 Nigerian coup d'état In the early hours of 15 January 1966, Nzeogwu led a group of soldiers on a supposedly military exercise and led them to attack the official residence of the premier of the north, Sir Ahmadu Bello in a bloody Coup that saw the murder of the Premiers of Northern and Western Nigeria. The Prime Minister, a federal minister, two regional premiers, and top Army officers from the Northern and Western regions of the nation were brutally murdered. The premier of the Eastern region, the Igbo President of federation and the Igbo Army Chief were the only notable survivors. Maj. Nzwogwu had started his preparation by organizing two-day night exercise "exercise Damisa", which meant Operation Tiger to avail Soldiers new fighting techniques. The exercise was approved by authorities of the 1st Brigade Headquarters apparently unaware of the real intentions of Maj. Nzeogwu and the Brigade Major, Maj. Alphonso Keshi had sent circulars to all units operating under the Brigade to contribute troops towards the success of the exercise. By the time Maj. Keshi realized "exercise Damisa" was actually a Military rebellion it was absolutely too late to counter the operation. Nzeogwu's mods-oparandi in the North contributed in no small measure to the success of the revolution in Northern Nigeria. According to a Nigerian Police Special Branch Report, Nzeogwu executed at least 4 army and police security personnel including one of the men on his team (Sergeant Daramola Oyegoke). Nzeogwu also participated in the execution of Col. Raph Shodeinde, his superior officer at the Nigerian Military Training College and is reported to have shot indiscriminately at fleeing women and children.[8] 1 Like |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by T9ksy(m): 3:41pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
zinizta: The northerners started the killings - in 1945 and again in1953 however it was the ibos who still insisted on One Nigeria ( inspite of all these afore-mentioned killings). 1 Like |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 3:44pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
T9ksy: provide the source/links you dum-dum!!! |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by T9ksy(m): 3:44pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
Oshin56: Which ibo/s was/were killed by yorubas before the Jan 15th coup? |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by denko(m): 4:10pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
Because they won't probe them they are untouchable but time shall tell. seguntijan: |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by T9ksy(m): 4:37pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
zinizta: Haba! Why the insult, now? Just goggle the Jos & Kadunna riots |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by oilPUSSY(f): 4:48pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
zinizta:Stop spamming my mentions with your bull crap |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by Oshin56(m): 7:37pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
zinizta:because someone started the killing the killing should continue, who killed FAjuyi because you know nothing |
| Re: Today In Nigeria Political History (15/January/1966) by zinizta: 9:02pm On Jan 15, 2019 |
T9ksy: i apologize... please jos and kaduna riot defense is flimsy... riots happen every time...people get killed but it has never resulted in a divided armed force |
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