The only General that has not gotten Presidential pardon, 23 years after his arrest by Gen. Abacha.

The alleged phantom coup of 1997 is inarguably the most surreptitious coup plot allegation ever made by any government in Nigeria. The motive behind the arrest of the accused persons was regarded as a witchaunt. Even as of today, there is no comprehensive record that indicate whether the accused persons have anything to do with the alleged plot. It's widely believed that Abacha instigated the phantom coup himself, in other to acquire support and backing from the public. It was also seen as a rendezvous attempt by Abacha's inner clique to sideline any possible threat amids his transition agenda.

People that were arrested in connection with the phantom coup II comprised of Military and Civilians. The most well known figures among the accused plotters were, The Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Oladipo Diya, The Minister of Works and Housing, Major General Abdulkareem Adisa, and the General Officer Commanding 3rd armour division, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewanju.
The Special Military Tribunal that was setup for the trial was headed by Major General Victor Malu. The trial began in the middle of February 1998 and ended up exactly two months after its commencement. But even before the flag-up, many people have dashed hopes of seeing any fair hairing.

The Tribunal's final verdict found Diya, Adisa and Olanrewanjo of treason, and sentenced them to death, while the rest were commuted to various jail terms.

The death of General Sani Abacha in June 1998, and the assumption of Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar as Head of States came as a relief to these three people, who were already waiting for execution order. On 3, March 1998, the Provisional Ruling Council offered them unconditional amnesty.

On 12, March 2013, Premium Times, Daily Trust Newspaper and hosts of other national dailies reported that President Goodluck Jonathan had granted State pardon to General Oladipo Diya (rtd), General Abdulkareem Adisa (late) and three other people. It was quite a suprise that the name of General Olanrewanjo was missed out from the gesture.

In his interview with The Guardian newspaper in 2017, Maj. General Olanrewanju (rtd) gave a contrast between pardon and clemency. He however stressed that only President Buhari has the power to grant him Presidential pardon, the same manner Jonathan did to General Diya and Co.

The only one that has no power.

What does the idiot want to do with Presidential pardon?

The idiot is Obe if the many problems of Nigeria

You mean diya that was crying like a chicken thief in the market


He was part of the coup planners, I wonder how he got to that rank sef...

If Goodluck pardon el mustapha, how's this man crime that he wasn't pardoned?

Why was general Olarenwaju not pardoned? Abacha really meant those men back then but God pass am.

How can I get detailed history of the various coup d'etat that happened in Nigeria.

The military is like a cult. These guys are deep hearted

Starboytwo:
How can I get detailed history of the various coup d'etat that happened in Nigeria.

Jan 1966- 1st coup by the 5majors.
July 1966 -Counter coup that led to the civil war.
Feb 1975- Dimka's coup that killed Murtala Muhammad.
Dec 1985 -Coup to remove Buhari.
1985 -Mamman Vatsa 's coup(phantom).
1995-Gwandabe's coup( Obasanjo was arrested)
1997 -Diya's coup and the end of coup de tat in nigeria.
These are the rough timeline brodaman.

So Jonathan even pardoned these people ? And his people decided that a tyrant was going to be their president? Sophisticated morons

Henrodah:


Jan 1966- 1st coup by the 5majors.
July 1966 -Counter coup that led to the civil war.
Feb 1975- Dimka's coup that killed Murtala Muhammad.
Dec 1985 -Coup to remove Buhari.
1985 -Mamman Vatsa 's coup(phantom).
1995-Gwandabe's coup( Obasanjo was arrested)
1997 -Diya's coup and the end of coup de tat in nigeria.
These are the rough timeline brodaman.

thanks man, I'd do my research

Racoon:
Why was general Olarenwaju not pardoned? Abacha really meant those men back then but God pass am.

Abacha was exterminated. No be say God pass am.
Wetin God dey look wey the guy take reach con dey rule 9ja with heavy hand and syphoning state funds ?

Henrodah:


Jan 1966- 1st coup by the 5majors.
July 1966 -Counter coup that led to the civil war.
Feb 1975- Dimka's coup that killed Murtala Muhammad.
Dec 1985 -Coup to remove Buhari.
1985 -Mamman Vatsa 's coup(phantom).
1995-Gwandabe's coup( Obasanjo was arrested)
1997 -Diya's coup and the end of coup de tat in nigeria.
These are the rough timeline brodaman.

Read thru & make corrections:

Dec 1983 - The overthrow of Shagari government.

Aug 1985 - The overthrow of Buhari.

Apr 1990 - The attempted overthrow of Babangida government.

The mercenary media houses in Nigeria keep referring to this coup as "phantom", when they know it was real. Such intentional revisionism. A coup was plotted by these men. Abacha was lucky to have been informed early by moles of the impending coup and he told them to play along. They did and at the time he felt he has had enough, he arrested them and played the videos on national TV. I don't know why they insist on making it look like nothing happened. A coup was plotted .

Henrodah:


Jan 1966- 1st coup by the 5majors.
July 1966 -Counter coup that led to the civil war.
Feb 1975- Dimka's coup that killed Murtala Muhammad.
Dec 1985 -Coup to remove Buhari.
1985 -Mamman Vatsa 's coup(phantom).
1995-Gwandabe's coup( Obasanjo was arrested)
1997 -Diya's coup and the end of coup de tat in nigeria.
These are the rough timeline brodaman.

April 1990. Gideon Orkar coup

Rugaria:
The mercenary media houses in Nigeria keep referring to this coup as "phantom", when they know it was real. Such intentional revisionism. A coup was plotted by these men. Abacha was lucky to have been informed early by moles of the impending coup and he told them to play along. They did and at the time he felt he has had enough, he arrested them and played the videos on national TV. I don't know why they insist on making it look like nothing happened. A coup was plotted .

The plot was real 100%. I witness live testimonies at Oputa panel.

gotnel:

April 1990. Gideon Orkar coup

Oh my word! I forgot totally.

AskProf:


Read thru & make corrections:

Dec 1983 - The overthrow of Shagari government.

Aug 1985 - The overthrow of Buhari.

Apr 1990 - The attempted overthrow of Babangida government.

I totally forgot that blood u 1990 coup

Starboytwo:
thanks man, I'd do my research

Aii man.