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January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by senatepresido: 8:34pm On May 28, 2020
Radio broadcast by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu – announcing Nigeria’s first military coup on Radio Nigeria, Kaduna on January 15, 1966

IN the name of the Supreme Council of the Revolution of the Nigerian Armed Forces, I declare martial law over the Northern Provinces of Nigeria. The Constitution is suspended and the regional government and elected assemblies are hereby dissolved.

All political, cultural, tribal and trade union activities, together with all demonstrations and unauthorised gatherings, excluding religious worship, are banned until further notice.

The aim of the Revolutionary Council is to establish a strong united and prosperous nation, free from corruption and internal strife. Our method of achieving this is strictly military but we have no doubt that every Nigerian will give us maximum cooperation by assisting the regime and not disturbing the peace during the slight changes that are taking place.

I am to assure all foreigners living and working in this part of Nigeria that their rights will continue to be respected. All treaty obligations previously entered into with any foreign nation will be respected and we hope that such nations will respect our country’s territorial integrity and will avoid taking sides with enemies of the revolution and enemies of the people.

My dear countrymen, you will hear, and probably see a lot being done by certain bodies charged by the Supreme Council with the duties of national integration, supreme justice, general security and property recovery.

As an interim measure all permanent secretaries, corporation chairmen and senior heads of departments are allowed to make decisions until the new organs are functioning, so long as such decisions are not contrary to the aims and wishes of the Supreme Council.

No Minister or Parliamentary Secretary possesses administrative or other forms of control over any Ministry, even if they are not considered too dangerous to be arrested.
This is not a time for long speech-making and so let me acquaint you with ten proclamations in the Extraordinary Orders of the Day which the Supreme Council has promulgated.

These will be modified as the situation improves.
You are hereby warned that looting, arson, homosexuality, rape, embezzlement, bribery or corruption, obstruction of the revolution, sabotage, subversion, false alarms and assistance to foreign invaders, are all offences punishable by death sentence.

Demonstrations and unauthorised assembly, non-cooperation with revolutionary troops are punishable in grave manner up to death. Refusal or neglect to perform normal duties or any task that may of necessity be ordered by local military commanders in support of the change will be punishable by a sentence imposed by the local military commander.

Spying, harmful or injurious publications, and broadcasts of troop movements or actions, will be punished by any suitable sentence deemed fit by the local military commander. Shouting of slogans, loitering and rowdy behaviour will be rectified by any sentence of incarceration, or any more severe punishment deemed fit by the local military commander.

Doubtful loyalty will be penalised by imprisonment or any more severe sentence. Illegal possession or carrying of firearms, smuggling or trying to escape with documents, valuables, including money or other assets vital to the running of any establishment will be punished by death sentence.

Wavering or sitting on the fence and failing to declare open loyalty with the revolution will be regarded as an act of hostility punishable by any sentence deemed suitable by the local military commander. Tearing down an order of the day or proclamation or other authorised notices will be penalised by death.

This is the end of the Extraordinary Order of the Day which you will soon begin to see displayed in public. My dear countrymen, no citizen should have anything to fear, so long as that citizen is law abiding and if that citizen has religiously obeyed the native laws of the country and those set down in every heart and conscience since 1st October, 1960.

Our enemies are the political profiteers, the swindlers, the men in high and low places that seek bribes and demand 10 percent; those that seek to keep the country divided permanently so that they can remain in office as ministers or VIPs at least, the tribalists, the nepotists, those that make the country look big for nothing before international circles, those that have corrupted our society and put the Nigerian political calendar back by their words and deeds.

Like good soldiers we are not promising anything miraculous or spectacular. But what we do promise every law abiding citizen is freedom from fear and all forms of oppression, freedom from general inefficiency and freedom to live and strive in every field of human endeavour, both nationally and internationally. We promise that you will no more be ashamed to say that you are a Nigerian.

I leave you with a message of good wishes and ask for your support at all times, so that our land, watered by the Niger and Benue, between the sandy wastes and gulf of guinea, washed in salt by the mighty Atlantic, shall not detract Nigeria from gaining sway in any great aspect of international endeavour. My dear countrymen, this is the end of this speech.

I wish you all good luck and I hope you will cooperate to the fullest in this job which we have set for ourselves of establishing a prosperous nation and achieving solidarity.

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Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by senatepresido: 8:35pm On May 28, 2020
Our enemies are the political profiteers, the swindlers, the men in high and low places that seek bribes and demand 10 percent; those that seek to keep the country divided permanently so that they can remain in office as ministers or VIPs at least, the tribalists, the nepotists, those that make the country look big for nothing before international circles, those that have corrupted our society and put the Nigerian political calendar back by their words and deeds - Kaduna Nzeogwu, 1966.

This man is a National hero, he should be immortalised

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Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by Pompom88: 8:54pm On May 28, 2020
Audacious
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by FlordFlorez(m): 9:00pm On May 28, 2020
The name sef
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by Nigeriabiafra80: 9:05pm On May 28, 2020
Nzeogwu
Igbos were massacred because of you
Now some of your kinsmen are denying igbos
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by nku5: 9:08pm On May 28, 2020
Young, highly intelligent, bold, very naïve, radical, Marxist leaning officers. An extremely explosive mix and the First Republic madness was the spark for the explosion that led to the war
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by OffsahBoye(m): 9:40pm On May 28, 2020
You'll never be forgotten Major Kaduna Chukwuma......
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by ERockson: 11:38pm On May 28, 2020
senatepresido:
Radio broadcast by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu – announcing Nigeria’s first military coup on Radio Nigeria, Kaduna on January 15, 1966

IN the name of the Supreme Council of the Revolution of the Nigerian Armed Forces, I declare martial law over the Northern Provinces of Nigeria. The Constitution is suspended and the regional government and elected assemblies are hereby dissolved.

All political, cultural, tribal and trade union activities, together with all demonstrations and unauthorised gatherings, excluding religious worship, are banned until further notice.

The aim of the Revolutionary Council is to establish a strong united and prosperous nation, free from corruption and internal strife. Our method of achieving this is strictly military but we have no doubt that every Nigerian will give us maximum cooperation by assisting the regime and not disturbing the peace during the slight changes that are taking place.

I am to assure all foreigners living and working in this part of Nigeria that their rights will continue to be respected. All treaty obligations previously entered into with any foreign nation will be respected and we hope that such nations will respect our country’s territorial integrity and will avoid taking sides with enemies of the revolution and enemies of the people.

My dear countrymen, you will hear, and probably see a lot being done by certain bodies charged by the Supreme Council with the duties of national integration, supreme justice, general security and property recovery.

As an interim measure all permanent secretaries, corporation chairmen and senior heads of departments are allowed to make decisions until the new organs are functioning, so long as such decisions are not contrary to the aims and wishes of the Supreme Council.

No Minister or Parliamentary Secretary possesses administrative or other forms of control over any Ministry, even if they are not considered too dangerous to be arrested.
This is not a time for long speech-making and so let me acquaint you with ten proclamations in the Extraordinary Orders of the Day which the Supreme Council has promulgated.

These will be modified as the situation improves.
You are hereby warned that looting, arson, homosexuality, rape, embezzlement, bribery or corruption, obstruction of the revolution, sabotage, subversion, false alarms and assistance to foreign invaders, are all offences punishable by death sentence.

Demonstrations and unauthorised assembly, non-cooperation with revolutionary troops are punishable in grave manner up to death. Refusal or neglect to perform normal duties or any task that may of necessity be ordered by local military commanders in support of the change will be punishable by a sentence imposed by the local military commander.

Spying, harmful or injurious publications, and broadcasts of troop movements or actions, will be punished by any suitable sentence deemed fit by the local military commander. Shouting of slogans, loitering and rowdy behaviour will be rectified by any sentence of incarceration, or any more severe punishment deemed fit by the local military commander.

Doubtful loyalty will be penalised by imprisonment or any more severe sentence. Illegal possession or carrying of firearms, smuggling or trying to escape with documents, valuables, including money or other assets vital to the running of any establishment will be punished by death sentence.

Wavering or sitting on the fence and failing to declare open loyalty with the revolution will be regarded as an act of hostility punishable by any sentence deemed suitable by the local military commander. Tearing down an order of the day or proclamation or other authorised notices will be penalised by death.

This is the end of the Extraordinary Order of the Day which you will soon begin to see displayed in public. My dear countrymen, no citizen should have anything to fear, so long as that citizen is law abiding and if that citizen has religiously obeyed the native laws of the country and those set down in every heart and conscience since 1st October, 1960.

Our enemies are the political profiteers, the swindlers, the men in high and low places that seek bribes and demand 10 percent; those that seek to keep the country divided permanently so that they can remain in office as ministers or VIPs at least, the tribalists, the nepotists, those that make the country look big for nothing before international circles, those that have corrupted our society and put the Nigerian political calendar back by their words and deeds.

Like good soldiers we are not promising anything miraculous or spectacular. But what we do promise every law abiding citizen is freedom from fear and all forms of oppression, freedom from general inefficiency and freedom to live and strive in every field of human endeavour, both nationally and internationally. We promise that you will no more be ashamed to say that you are a Nigerian.

I leave you with a message of good wishes and ask for your support at all times, so that our land, watered by the Niger and Benue, between the sandy wastes and gulf of guinea, washed in salt by the mighty Atlantic, shall not detract Nigeria from gaining sway in any great aspect of international endeavour. My dear countrymen, this is the end of this speech.

I wish you all good luck and I hope you will cooperate to the fullest in this job which we have set for ourselves of establishing a prosperous nation and achieving solidarity.
And some pigs say it was not an igbo coup. Why declaring martial law over Northern province
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by Thane(m): 12:14am On May 29, 2020
TRUE INFORMATION OR NO INFORMATION

I have found out that most people are very much mis/non-informed about the "1966", "Civil war" topics. These two topics are very much intertwined. Many materials on these topics are false, biased or full of vendatta.

However, after sifting through dozens of books and manuscripts, i would say it's better one pay no serious heed to the books of the main actors in the scene, all of their accounts have distortions.

However, if you want to get the full picture of everything no matter your stance or side of the divide. Read these three books.

For 1966: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture
https:///ichdySyA5l

For Civil War: Making of An African Legend https:///ichdySyA5l
There was a Country https:///087aMq7YFz

You can DM for copies.

Download the books and read them.
Copy and paste this message in as many places as you can. People have to read and be informed about History. This is no Joke
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by joey150(m): 2:19am On May 29, 2020
Thane:
TRUE INFORMATION OR NO INFORMATION

I have found out that most people are very much mis/non-informed about the "1966", "Civil war" topics. These two topics are very much intertwined. Many materials on these topics are false, biased or full of vendatta.

However, after sifting through dozens of books and manuscripts, i would say it's better one pay no serious heed to the books of the main actors in the scene, all of their accounts have distortions.

However, if you want to get the full picture of everything no matter your stance or side of the divide. Read these three books.

For 1966: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture
https:///ichdySyA5l

For Civil War: Making of An African Legend https:///ichdySyA5l
There was a Country https:///087aMq7YFz

You can DM for copies.

Download the books and read them.
Copy and paste this message in as many places as you can. People have to read and be informed about History. This is no Joke

Thanks for sharing.

I actually had to attempt to quote you before I could see the entire link.
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by ObaOfUyo: 5:13am On May 29, 2020
Thane:
TRUE INFORMATION OR NO INFORMATION

I have found out that most people are very much mis/non-informed about the "1966", "Civil war" topics. These two topics are very much intertwined. Many materials on these topics are false, biased or full of vendatta.

However, after sifting through dozens of books and manuscripts, i would say it's better one pay no serious heed to the books of the main actors in the scene, all of their accounts have distortions.

However, if you want to get the full picture of everything no matter your stance or side of the divide. Read these three books.

For 1966: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture
https:///ichdySyA5l

For Civil War: Making of An African Legend https:///ichdySyA5l
There was a Country https:///087aMq7YFz

You can DM for copies.

Download the books and read them.
Copy and paste this message in as many places as you can. People have to read and be informed about History. This is no Joke
Can't click the link
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by Thane(m): 10:44am On May 29, 2020
ObaOfUyo:
Can't click the link
You can quote the post or send me a message on my WhatsApp below for the books
Re: January 1966 Speech By Major Kaduna Nzeogwu by Thane(m): 10:45am On May 29, 2020
joey150:


Thanks for sharing.

I actually had to attempt to quote you before I could see the entire link.

Probably Nairaland algorithm, the second book link is broken. Use this one https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-biafra-story-the-making-of-an-african-legend-e192517746.html

or WhatsApp me for the books

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