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TheLordIsGr8:
All you need do is provide the list of those involved in the coup and watch them howl and wail.

As if your thoughts were running in my mind. I have done that.

You can Google Military Rebellion of 15th January 1966. by Nowamagbe Omoigui

The Following officers and ORs have been identified as having been involved in the attack on the Premier's Lodge:
Officers
1. Major C.K Nzeogwu... NMTC
2. 2/Lt. K. D. Waribor "C" Coy, 3rd BN NA
3) 2/Lt. S.E. Omeruah
4. Capt. G. Ude
Other Ranks
1) NA 18147406 Sgt. Husa Kanga ... NMTC
2) NA 18149900 Sgt Yakubu Adebiyi.. NMTC
3) Sgt Durumola Oyegoke... NMTC
4) NA 5888 Pte Ogbole Agwu... 3rd Bn NA
5) NA 2405 Pte Bello Mbulla... 3rd Bn NA
6) NA 18151763 L/Cpl Samuel Amajo
7) NA 18151319 L/Cpl Danyo Mbulla
NA 5684 Pte Abu Odiedier
9) NA 18148998 Pte Lekoja Gidan Jibrin
10) NA 163287 Cp1. Bako Lamundo
11) NA 5860 Pte Joseph Wadi Goji
12) NA 1982 Pte Alexander Agbe
13) NA 18151864 Pte Lag win Goshit
14) NA 18266006 Pte Augustine Oguche Agbo
15) NA 634212 Pte Effiong Atkinson
16) NA 18147284 Tunana Bangir
17) NA 18149368 Abibo Elf
18) NA 18151873 Pte Uguman Monogi
19) NA 1562 Pte Felako Kwa
20) NA 18149363 Cpl Reuben Nwagwugwu
21) NA 502542 Cpl Yakubu Kaje
22) NA 505092 Cpl Mamis Hundu
23) NA 18151861 L/Cpl Thaddeus Thamyil Tsenyi
24) NA 18148269 L/Cpl Issnam Tayapa
25) NA 18148272 L/Cpl Ali When dam
26) NA 18151771 Pte Usuman Gabure
27) NA 18149613 Pte Emmanuel Ekwueme
28) NA 4887 Pte Erastus Nakito
29)NA 3659 Pte Jonathan Anahiri

TheLordIsGr8:
Well, we can agree to disagree. We see things differently. But even the all-seeing eye gets distracted sometimes and Mordor falls. cue eagleeye.

Am in another thread, trying to demolish some people's warp thinking that the January 1966 coup was not an Igbo coup as some would want us all to believe. Even with facts available in different literature, people still persists in calling it an Igbo coup.

Ironsi was definitely on the Majors’ hit list and Major Nzeogwu later regretted that they did not manage to get him (“We got some but not all. General Ironsi was to have been shot”). Ironsi’s escape owed much to good fortune, and the Majors tactical mistake in arresting or killing other senior officers before they got hold of Ironsi.

The Majors’ failure to arrest or kill the General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Nigerian Army: Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has led some to believe that he was part of, or was at the very least tipped off about, the coup plot. Ironsi and other senior officers had in the weeks leading up to the coup become concerned by the possibility of a junior officers’ coup. These concerns were passed on to the Prime Minister who either did not take them seriously, or chose not to act in response.

GoroTango:
I never said that. Aniona ibos are ibos regardless of what anyone says. The coup specifically targeted the politicians and top military brass from the north and west while sparing those from the east. History has it that The January 1966 coup was an ibo coup and no amount of revisionism can erase that fact

Revisionism by the likes of you, who overlook the evidence before you and reach conclusions based on sentiment.
Most of the literature available on what happened then, points to the fact that these guys were moved to act by Idealism rather than being realists.
You are free to believe what you want, but the facts are facts. So far as, even one Yoruba/ Hausa/NigerDeltan/Middle Beltan participated in that coup, it flaws your argument of Igbo Coup.

GoroTango:
Even northerners were used by Nzegwu as foot soldiers during the coup, but it dosent make it any less of an ibo coup. Oga the history books are there for all to read stop trying to rewrite them.

The “Igbo coup” tag attached to the Majors’ assault ignores the fact that scores of northern officers took part in the Lagos operations, and even assisted Nzeogwu when he stormed the residence of the Northern Region’s premier: Ahmadu Bello. Nzeogwu later described the detachment of troops accompanying him to Bello’s house as “a truly Nigerian gathering” (New Nigerian – 18 th January 1966) . Nzeogwu pointed out that the northern soldiers accompanying him “had the chance to drop out. More than that, they had bullets. They had been issued with bullets but I was unarmed. If they disagreed they could have shot me….most of the Other Ranks were Northerners but they followed”. Among the prominent northern soldiers that helped Nzeogwu to overthrow the Northern Region’s government was John Atom Kpera. Kpera later became the military governor of Benue State. Many of the soldiers that accompanied Major Ifeajuna when he abducted the Prime Minister: Tafawa Balewa, were also northerners.

eagleeye2:
When Nzeogwu made his infamous “we were five” comment, he made no reference to the rank of the “five”. He was merely referring to the five designated strategic regional commanders of the coup. In fact, no less than nine Majors were originally billed to take part in the coup. These were Majors Nzeogwu, Ifeajuna, Ademoyega, Okafor, Anuforo, Chukwuka, Obienu, Onwuatuegwu and Chude-Sokei. Shortly before the coup, Chude-Sokei was posted overseas. On the coup day itself, Obienu failed to show, leaving seven Majors as participants. When it came to execution, the Majors designated five officers as regional commanders for the coup’s execution. Of Nzeogwu’s “five”, there were “the two of us in the North” (Nzeogwu and Major Tim Onwuatuegwu), and three more in the South.
The head of the Lagos operations was Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna. That makes three Majors so far. The squad, which killed Chief Samuel Akintola in Ibadan, was led by CAPTAIN Nwobosi. That makes four (three Majors and one Captain). There was no coup in the Mid-West as no military formation was based in that region.
However, Lieutenant Oguchi was dispatched to the east to arrest the Premier of the Eastern region: Dr Michael Okpara. The identity of the fifth member is the most problematic. Majors Don Okafor and Adewale Ademoyega were given much responsibility for the Lagos branch of the coup, and it is likely that one of these two men was the fifth commander.

So, you can see that Adewale Ademoyega, was a full fledged participant in that coup. From the planning to the execution.
History is there for all who seek the Truth to read and understand.

When Nzeogwu made his infamous “we were five” comment, he made no reference to the rank of the “five”. He was merely referring to the five designated strategic regional commanders of the coup. In fact, no less than nine Majors were originally billed to take part in the coup. These were Majors Nzeogwu, Ifeajuna, Ademoyega, Okafor, Anuforo, Chukwuka, Obienu, Onwuatuegwu and Chude-Sokei. Shortly before the coup, Chude-Sokei was posted overseas. On the coup day itself, Obienu failed to show, leaving seven Majors as participants. When it came to execution, the Majors designated five officers as regional commanders for the coup’s execution. Of Nzeogwu’s “five”, there were “the two of us in the North” (Nzeogwu and Major Tim Onwuatuegwu), and three more in the South.
The head of the Lagos operations was Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna. That makes three Majors so far. The squad, which killed Chief Samuel Akintola in Ibadan, was led by CAPTAIN Nwobosi. That makes four (three Majors and one Captain). There was no coup in the Mid-West as no military formation was based in that region.
However, Lieutenant Oguchi was dispatched to the east to arrest the Premier of the Eastern region: Dr Michael Okpara. The identity of the fifth member is the most problematic. Majors Don Okafor and Adewale Ademoyega were given much responsibility for the Lagos branch of the coup, and it is likely that one of these two men was the fifth commander.

TheLordIsGr8:
Oga, everything about life is uncertain. Living in this present Nigeria that is not working because of fear of the unknown is pointless.

You don't know how bad Nigeria will become in the coming years.

Deep down, I want restructuring or peaceful secession. But calling for a boycott of election, before making a headway is foolhardy.

GoroTango:
Even northerners were used by Nzegwu as foot soldiers during the coup, but it dosent make it any less of an ibo coup. Oga the history books are there for all to read stop trying to rewrite them.

You are the one trying to rewrite history. So, Ademoyega was used by Nzeogwu? And the Northerners were also used by Nzeogwu? Wow.
That guy Nzeogwu must have magical powers. But I equally read that Nzeogwu is from Delta State, and the Leaders and owners of Nigeria have made me to believe that Delta State is not really part of Igbo. If that is the case, I can actually conclude that Nzeogwu also used the Igbos involved in the coup.
Thus, it was a Niger Delta coup and not what you want us to believe.

dlondonbadboy:
You can be anything depending on where you stand..

Udo, nwanne. Carry go with una boycott.

GoroTango:
Only one did and that was because he was too close to Brigadier Maimalari. The coup was a plot by mid ranking ibo officers to seize control of the central government from the northern ruling northern NPC.

And the Author of "why we struck", I presume is also Igbo

dlondonbadboy:
If you don't want BIAFRA you can go and join the fulanis..simple and short..Stop disturbing people here. That you are from imo doesn't make you igbo. Some of you have never stepped foot on BIAFRA land before, so because your mother told you that your father was from imo state does not make you an igbo person...

Do you understand?

And those of us living and working in Igbo land are what?..

Anybody who doesn't support Election Boycott is an Afonja. SMH.
It's not for me to decide for Anambara people. But I will sure be watching as events unfold. Ka m' mara ma Nnamdi o were cha la brain mmadu n'ile.

dlondonbadboy:
I'm not a Nigerian..and no election would hold ever again in BIAFRA land...is this too hard for you to understand?
Whether Nigeria law govern you or not, it's non of my business..

Akuko n' egwu Mike Ejegha

dlondonbadboy:
I know my brothers and you are not one of them. Anybody who still wants human beings to continue to believe in this failed country called Nigeria and want us to remain as Nigerians is not and cannot be my brother..
Go and look for your brother...nitwit.

Nwanna, do you live in Nigeria? No. Anambara? If yes, then you will understand that whether you boycott the election or not, does not change the Laws of Nigeria. And the last time I checked, Nnamdi is not the CIC.
Until Igbos (which, I am a part of) completely secede we are still governed under the laws of Nigeria. We still carry the Green passport and we are still addressed as Nigerians by the international community.

ivolt:
I think APC have a strategic advantage of winning the next anambra elections,
given that majority of APGA supporters will likely boycot the polls and allow
APC a free ride.

GBAGAM.
This is my position. And we will hear Anambara people crying foul when that happens. IPOB, is unwittingly playing into the hands of the enemy.
Until Biafra is achieved, we Igbos still operate under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

TheLordIsGr8:
Things are already wrong. It will only get worse either way. So let them install an illegitimate govt. It stands rejected.

Na so people talk for 2014/2015 before election. Them say dey want change. Today we don see the change.
In my opinion, Anambara people should come out and vote for their choice until Biafra is achieved. The people of Anambara living in Anambara are still governed under the Nigerian Constitution. Be wise and think things through.
Abu m' ezigbo nwafo Igbo.

hamilton62:
Have you thought about the aftermath of the low turn out and the message behind it.to the international world?
Do you really know what civil disobedience is.and the impart it has done in favour of the people who carried it out in other parts of the world?
People like you have been asking the #Biafrans to separate themselves from Nigeria politics to show seriousness.and this we are doing and.same.people are still speaking with their fork-tongue, could pls have a human thought on this?
Biafran is here to stay, the sit at home is causing havoc already that even UN is planning to intervene because has spread like a pandemic of prior 1966 pogrom...
This is the higher one coming... Nigeria is caressing fatigue and is out of options... This is what we call, "the devil's choice" where action and inaction of the government is leading to damnation of Nigeria!
All hail #Biafra

Abeg, read my previous posts. I AM IGBO. I LIVE IN IGBO LAND. I WORK IN IGBO LAND. A bu m' complete Nwafor Igbo from Abia State.
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To the other things you said in your post;
Civil disobedience is powerful tool, at least I'm conversant with what Ghandi did for the Indians. But in this case, Nnamdi Kanu ordering NO Election. in Anambara is WRONG. Election will go on, albeit with low turn out. I wouldn't be surprised if because of this ill thought out order, someone like Ngige wins that sit. APC people in Anambara state will troop out in their numbers to vote their candidate. Who go lose? Anambara people.
UN no fit do anything in this one. Cos an mumu move. And as I pointed out in another thread, THERE IS HUNGER IN THE LAND. #500 will rue this order.

GoroTango:
Bros it was an ibo coup, the fact that no ibo officers or politicians lost their lives in it is enough proof

Who said No Igbo Officer lost his life? Please read your history books.

My own is that, Gown should speak up before he kicks the bucket. He was a major player in the scheme of things.

The turn out will be definitely low. But election will go on that day and ballot will be collated and counted, and Result announced.
It's not a crime to sit at home on election day. But it will only give room for politicians to install whomever they like. And do not complain when things go wrong.

woodcook:
As an adult deep inside you know what you wanted to do, external validation is what you are seeking at this point.

On point. He wants to do the Do. He just want us to say GO AHEAD.

Where is Fiznation to come and spin this one......Mtcheeeeee÷eewwwwwwweee

alanka:
They have all those secret idiots and they did not know when I secretly landed here. Ha ha ha

Bunch of idiots.

Most of MIl and CIA operations in Nigeria and other third world countries, is geared towards securing their interests. And in Nigeria, Oil is most important.
Remember being warned during IBB regime to be careful of what we say outside, Cos we don't know who a Secret Agent might be.

The I'm almost certain of is, IBB, OBJ, and Kalu

enemyofprogress:
Is it because she was beated that made her body looks like that of a man?

Chai!!! Cold catch me.

obynocute:
what was a boy of 5yrs doing on a rally.. though am nt in support of the shooting...

You are already supporting it.

Ehhhhmmmm the silver spoon he was born with, no too help am for that first picture. I may be wrong, but he looks somehow somehow for the picture.

igbodefender:
If you were Obiano, what would you do?

Does Obiano have people ready to challenge him for government house Awka? if the answer is yes, then know that election will hold in Anambara.
Politicians are ready to dole out spidends, and that will seriously upturn whatever order coming from Nnamdi Kanu.
Kanu, should learn to choose his fights. And since he is giving out cash, then I doubt the compliance of this very tall order.