How Bola Ige & Funsho Williams were assassinated in the early 2000s
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- Two of Nigeria’s leading politicians, Bola Ige and Funsho Williams were assassinated during Nigeria’s nascent Fourth Republic in 2001 and 2006 respectively. While Ige was shot and killed in Ibadan, Williams was stabbed and strangled to death in his home in Lagos.
As a matter of fact, more than fifty politicians or pseudo-politicians have been killed since the return of democracy to Nigeria and the riddles surrounding their deaths remain unsolved to this day.
Political assassination is the intentional killing of someone, especially a public figure, usually for political reasons. Often, it is carried out by a person who occupies or wants to occupy a political position or someone who just wants to be in the public eye.
Our focus here is, however, on the deaths of two popular Nigerian politicians; Chief Bola Ige and Engineer Funsho Williams. We’ll examine them one after the other. #HistoryVille
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00:00 Intro
01:20 Chief Bola Ige: Who was he?
02:37 What were Chief Bola Ige’s notable contributions to the development of Nigeria?
04:43 Political career
06:50 Bola Ige’s Assassination and Death
07:42 Funsho Williams: Who was he?
08:28 What were Funsho Williams’s contributions to the development of Nigeria?
09:20 Funsho Williams’s involvement in Nigerian politics
10:04 The Assassination and Tragic Death of Funsho Williams
12:42 Next Video
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I thank God that i benefited from his tenure as governor of Oyo State from 1979 - 1983. I vividly remembered being supplied 32 different textbooks and workbook free of charge in 1981 as a class 3 student. Thank you' the Cicero of Esa Oke.', an orator and master debater. His popular song then when addressing student at the Liberty stadium in those days as the governor was ' Ope lo ye o, Baba Olore
Iyin lo ye o
Olorun Oba
Hossanna ye o
O se o baba.
His address to the populace following his loss of gubernatorial election as candidate of UPN ( Unity Party of Nigeria- Egbe Imole) to Dr Omololu Olunloyo of NPN ( National Party of Nigeria) in 1983 energised the people to riot against the NPN( EGbe Onika kan - One finger Party) Candidate.
What a gem 😔
Are you on Twitter sir?
What a time to have studied, now, you can't even get a pen for free. Where did it go wrong Nigeria?
Two bright minds gone. I remember when Funsho Williams died I was still very young. It felt like a dream was shattered. A hope for a better Nigeria. Continue to rest in power kings.
Thank you for bringing us this sad history. We must think again about those we call leaders. Wicked people and blood suckers.
Historyville , your channel has been a great source of Education to me , i know far more concerning Nigeria, especially yoruba , please keep this up , it is really a blessing to have you come up with Historyville
Thank you. 😊
If he had known , Funsho Williams would have stáyed off Nigerian dirty politics .
In the case of Bola Ige , we know the Mastermind. It's been left for God to avenge his deáth . Either here on earth or after life .
Thank you for reminding us of our history. God bless you.
I appreciate what you do
I really loved your program
Thank you for bringing this information to us 👌👍🙏
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I am Igbo man but I hate injustice no matter tribe it will be I love every body
Nigeria history will never wipe out on the surface
These two men were very brilliant and great in their time. No wonder Nigeria still remains the same because those that could contribute positively have all been eliminated, it is a pity!
And now that we have the OBIdient movement brewing a leadership of competence, capacity, character, and accountability, they want to stop it by all means. The same evil people and their recruits/supporters who constitute the new generation of evil leaders in the Nigerian polity.
Very true..
A sad tale of Nigeria politics! We have not really moved forward. It has been motion without movement for Nigeria.. Thank you
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Thank you for this video. Nigerians know your History now!!!! Discover who you are!
Thank you so much
This reminds of a joke that Gina Yashere told about Nigeria. She said and I'm paraphrasing, Nigeria doesn't have CSI. If they'd did it'd be called Cannot Solve It. She said if you commit a crime in Nigeria, you will get away with it. That country is a joke. Lagos State doesn't respect the judgements of Federal Courts. The Executive doesn't respect the judgements of the Supreme Court. And they say they have a democracy. RIP Bola Ige. RIP Engr. Funsho Williams.
The days of shame & sorrow for their killers & those who failed to execute the right judgments shall surely come by God's grace.
Thank you sir simply
Thank you for your good work
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Nice job, guys.
Can you do a docu on Chuba Okadigbo
Thank you. With time.
These stories make me so so sad. Feel like crying. 😢
Welcome for airing the news again, we need more of this to guide and put us through the forthcoming election.
6 men were arrested and tried in connection with Funsho William’s murder and they all spent 8 years behind the bar before they got released but the prime suspect was never arrested. Why not???
Do you think his killer is sane or healthy right now? He ll even suffer b4 he follows him.
Who was the prime suspect?
That is how jagaban became the Godfather in Lagos
Jagaban already defeated funso Williams twice.
I had just been introduced to Nigerian politics as at the time of the impending election that brought Tinubu to power in Lagos, I had just graduated secondary school and wanted to take up political activism at the time. Anyone who knows anything about what the result of that election would have been knows Bola Ahmed Tinubu killed Engr Funsho Williams even if our sorry uniformed and secret service police can't seem to solve the case.
Are you sure
@@frankjiendu5566 thwres many sources online claiming that BAT killed Williams
@@isthatso1961 That’s is bad and evil to to take a life. BAT responsible for death of Williams. Truly evil !!
It is very clear...
You are right, He doesn't accept any legitimate challenge. I was in Ilupeju when the sad news came. But, may the golden Soul rest in Peace.
The deaths of these people really pained me. Killers will never go unpunished by God.If they are still alive,God will visit them one day and make justice on them.
Their punishment wait for them in hell because in life they still holding power moving freely on face of the earth.
@@chigozieogbuehi9259 Yes,they're still alive
@@ebenezerfalaye5101who?? Tinubu?
@@ebenezerfalaye5101please who are they oh, I don't know these people.
This is so touching and painful the way this two people were killed. I was still in Lagos then when funsho Williams was killed in a cold blood. He would have become the governor of Lagos state, if he was not killed, because he had already won the heart of Lagos Ian's then. The prime suspect was Tinubu and APC party, because tinubu wanted fashola to be the governor of Lagos state by all means, tinubu was the god father to fashola, and he was ready to do anything to make fashola become the governor of Lagos state. After funsho Williams dead, governor fashola became the governor of Lagos state. I believe Tinubu and the APC people killed funsho Williams. May their soul rest in peace.
It was him against TInubu not fashola
You definitely don't know history... It was a contest between him and the so called Tinubu. Tinubu sense he is becoming more popular. If Funsho wasn't killed, there will be no tinubu.
It was AC then not APC
Funsho Williams was a hero. Rest well in the bossom of God and let God avenge your death. They shall know no peace.
Greatly appreciate the information composed in these videos and the effort you put in,in making them.much respect
Thank you.
I am igbo, I still have not got over the death and killing of, Bola Ige. So so, sad 😔. I admired him a lot, especially in the second Republic. For UPN. Though not my party of choice. But due to Awolowo's manifesto of four cadinal points. Free Education to university. #200, naira. Minimum wage. I heard Obasanjo has questions to Answer. Funsho Williams, death also was the last straw that broke my heart ❤. Which way Nigeria.
He was quite ruthless politically.
You are not serious if you admire bola ige. He’s anti Igbo.
@@daviddibu276 so which Nigerian is not anti igbo? .I experienced the civil war and What came after. You just stick to your lane and I stick to mine. I am detribalised igbo man. Speaks 5,Nigerian languages. Yoruba, and Efik, inclusive and very fluent. If I say I " love Adolf Hitler, that's my business. So find something tangible to do.
@Canice Osuagwu don’t mind &David Ibu.
@@caniceosuagwu2580
Wow, good answer, bro.
Weldone & Bless Up 🙏
Williams would have ended the Omo-ale Lagos landlord tyranny
We have lost men in this country, painful
I will be glad if I can find more information about the death of FUNSHO WILLIAMS
This is for those narrow-minded, selfish leaders who said at some point that History should be removed from the curriculum of our already decayed educational system. And now that we have the OBIdient movement brewing a leadership of competence, capacity, character, and accountability, they want to stop it by all means. The same evil people and their recruits/supporters who constitute the new generation of evil leaders in the Nigerian polity. Shame on you all!!!
Sad history, wicked coutry
The fence is broken , the hyenas ,jackals are still howling and prowling, . The fangs dripping with the blood of yesterday still thunderously roar ‘speak hands for me’ . May God help Nigeria.
Amen
I thought the questions you asked at the very end of the video were the questions your video aimed to answer.
Was still a great informative video. All it needed was correct title
For me what amuses me till now, is that 22 years of Thiefnubu's reign as the political godfather n emperor of Lagos state, still yet the people are lacking in electricity, pipe borne water facility, not a single metro train network in Lagos to help ease the traffics everywhere due to poor road networks. Most especially on Lekki/ Epe axis, mile2 badagary road. We cannot have no free education and free health for our children, which likes of Lateef Jakunde implemented in Lagos in the early 80s under UPN just in less than 4 years. Rather what do we get ia continous bad road with no drainages, no proper town planning for more roads, lack of reasonable cost effective quality education even for the under privileged, Agbero thugs are all over the place. Lagos became a megaslum, corruption in all facet of government in Lagos. Government cronies are used to grab land from the masses using state powers without due process of law, Toll gate extortion, illegal taxation going to thiefnubu's pocket etc. Shame!!! Shame on Thiefnubu, and the likes of them in Yoruba land who chooses to enrich themselves at the gross expense of the people. For the death of FW, Thiefnubu have not yet come clean publicly on that. How come nobody has been convicted for the murder just like many high profile murder cases in Nigeria. How can a country be progressive when it's stained with blood and series of injustices. What will such a person tend to achieve as president if elected in 2023 when he cannot even deliver development and good quality of life to Lagosians in 22 years 🤷🏾♂️
In May 1966, General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military head of state promulgated the infamous Decree No. 34 of 1966, the “unification decree.” The decree effectively did away with the federal system of government practised by Nigeria since its independence from British colonial rule in 1960. In its place, the general instituted a unitary system of government as a way of discouraging “tribal loyalties and activities which promote tribal consciousness and sectional interests and which must give way to the urgent task of national reconstruction.” The decree suspended aspects of the Nigerian constitution and, with it, the military government arrogated to itself wide discretionary powers. Unknown to the general, the effects of this decree would reverberate well into Nigeria’s sixtieth year as an independent nation.
*_It's a tragedy to the fate of this nation that the Igbo person has been in denial about the problem they created for this country since 1966. Instead, they play the victim. I no longer debate Nigerians on this issue. It has served me no good_*
@@d.bcooper2271 This robot is here again😂
Very unfortunate.What a sad story
Yoruba nation now and forever!!! Sing it, Cry it and Shout it, everywhere until we reach that promise land by the GRACE OF GOD!!!
Pa Ayo Adebanjo and a couple other Yoruba elders were the ones who prevailed upon Funso Williams to renege the ticket to Tinubu.
Tinubu also used money, we now know he got from his drug proceeds, to finance winning that ticket.
Unfortunately for them all, they did not realize they were creating a monster.
Pls do a report on Dipo Dina (D.D Direct) from Ogun state too.
Nigeria has always remained a messy country
What a wicked Country
Tinubu used his private militia (NURTW Lagos) to eliminate Funsho Williams ahead of the 2007 governorship elections. Recall that Funsho Williams defeated Tinubu in the AD governorship primaries in ‘98 but was prevailed upon by the party exco to step down for Tinubu in order to compensate the latter for his contributions to NADECO and the fight to actualize MKO’s June 12 mandate. FW was to later decamp to the PDP and was a strong critic of the Tinubu/AD government in the early-mid ‘00s until his murder.
u know history
People should keep reminding these killers of Ige & Williams from time to time. Tragedy will strike them & their families all at the peak of their glories. God is watching.
I can’t wait to see the end of a devil called Tinubu and his agbero Oluomo
@@hakeemabiona5472 I am a sad Nigerian man. I was a teenager in 1999, now into my 40s and I can conveniently tell you we are headed to nowhere! All sorts of charlatans were allowed to seize power in 1999 because the good men at that time did not believe that Abdulsalami was sincere about the transition to civilian rule. It is hard to blame them because Babangida had spent 8 years transitioning to nowhere, Abacha 5 years to no end, so decent professionals with verifiable backgrounds stayed away from the process. This allowed people with dodgy backgrounds and sketchy academic records who had never earned an honest living in their lives to get into the political space and have held us captive since then. In Nigeria, it always looks like evil will continue to triumph over good (just look at the sham of a presidential election) but somehow I refuse to give up on this country.
@@Uzezzi_ I am a sad Nigerian too. I witnessed some their atrocities in 90s/2000 majority of the citizens knew that the election was rigged but they think nothing will happen to them, go and see the life of Olulounyo family the former governor of Oyo state one of his children begging for money to carry out investigations despite that school in the U.S many of them do not think about their next two generations. Abacha’s son died while sleeping I guess at 40
God dey
Bola Ige I can not tell about his killer, but for Funsh Williams, Tinubu was behind the killing.
Do you have any concrete evidence to buttress your point?
You said Tinubu was behind it, right? Tinubu was already a governor in his second term on AD platform, whilst Funsho Williams was in PDP. What's the point of killing him when he's not competing with him? It doesn't make any sense.
It's funny how you sidestep Bola Ige issue, but very quick to show your disdain for Tinubu. Why can't you guys be logical and objective in your train of thought? Meanwhile, Bola Ige died on OBJ's watch. SMH!!
@@wahabodusola6484 Tinubu was behind the killing of Funsho Williams, Lobatan.
@@wahabodusola6484 exactly d hatred for d yorubas has been going on for long but we'll see
The scripture saith _"....He who diggeth a hole shall surely fall into it"_
If you are sued for libel now, you will hide behind 'freedom of speech'.
Small time you and your ilks will begin to wail 'they hate us'.
Keep spreading lies and hate while expecting love in return OK?
😎
Beware of false witness.
All those who have a hand in Funso Williams and Bola Ige's death will be openly disgraced in full view of public glare won ma je iya laiye won a tun je lorun too
This is the real truth
The day I had that Bola Ige (whom I admired & loved a lot) was assassinated; is when I knew that Nigeria is finished.
"heard" not "had".
Even Bola Tinubu's nomination from the party that he contested the gubernatorial election from was shrewd in secrecy and corruption that in my little experience in politics Lagos have yet seen since.
I was expecting the breakdown & analysis of the assassination of the late Chief Bola Ige but was disappointed. How would the younger ones know better?
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What about the PDP London leader that was killed in 2006?
Obasanjo killed Ige while Tinubu killed Williams
Our security system is so porous.. Anybody can commit a crime, and go scottfree.. No Cctv camera in most towns or in the streets
That is if they want you to go scott free
We need to ask thiefnubu, Obasanjo, UK, USA, Baba Adebanjo, and some obas
Both of them were assassinated by political foes and may God almighty visit these foes With utmost Wrath.
Nigeria has lot a lot of patriotic citizens to acts of violence... no wonder the country is the way it is. God save us..
Nice one,
Can you do my story?
High Chief Dr,Barrister, Prince, Deacon,.
Another mystery assassination not yet solved
As far as the killers are still in Nigeria politics , nothing better will be expected to happen to Nigeria.
Such a country
Good people most times don't last.
Tinubu did one AND Obasanjo did the other.....
Those that worked for Obasanjo victory in the south west,Obasanjo knew nothing about it
I was in primary 2 when Funsho Williams was killed . And I knew then that it was Tinubu .there was a terrible riot in Lagos island that day and I was watching through my school window . St Mary’s private sch
These two great men were killed by their people.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Jagawere, Tinuatoole was the one who killed Funsho Williams through his hired assassination team that was led by Musiliu MC Oluomo, Koko Zaria and many more. That’s where MC got his promotions that is higher than millions of graduates in Nigeria.
It's funny how you fools concluding and confirming who kill*ed who without no reasonable or physical FACTS.....that's the problem of you Nigerians....believing rumours with emotions smh
My brother.. This was when I lost hope in this country..
May God forgive you
@@abiodunolaleye7659 what’s there to forgive. He has said the truth.
Their killers will still be walking on Nigerians Roads free as Saint
11:36 and alleged drug related accusation makes this leader controversial
Whoever is responsible for the death ☠️💀 of Bola Ige and Funsho Williams can not escape the judgement of God, for He is the only true judge that can't be bought over, neither can any SAN corner him with technicality, because He is the original law giver, for He says thou shalt not kill.
No room for SAN and technicality in His court, nor buying of time with frivolous application or medical certificate either. If the Nigerians police with the intelligence department of the state can't find their Killers, the heavenly police department, the angels are trust worthy, they will come out to show their Killers video of how they planned and executed the killing when they face God in His court room on the day of judgement.
They will surely pay
@Akin Seyi really
@Akin Seyi you decieve yourself! Hear what they scripture say in 2nd Thessalonians 1:7-9 "And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels,
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power".
Repent today and give your life to Jesus, lest you perish and burn in hell fire!
@Akin Seyi repent from your evil ways lest you perish in hell fire!
"The fool saith in his heart, there is no God"you (Psalm 14:1).
You can see that you are in a fool's paradise
So I come on TH-cam and stumble on this video and I’m excited to see a story of Bola Ige, only to hear the narrator do an almost verbatim plagiarism of his Wikipedia profile!
I can’t believe this!
Nemesis is catching up with their killer. It shall never be well with him and anyone who supports evil.
Who killed others?
The People Who Killed Them Know Their self God Will Expose All The Evil Leader In Nigeria One By One
Was a sad day when I heard about Williams’ death, my mind went to Tinubu straight because Fashola came out with full force after the murder 😢
That's why I am afraid of the life of Jandol he should watch his back carefully
Lol. What political stature or height had he attained that makes him a target?
They will meet their judgement at the White Throne Judgement if they got away with it on this Earth
Tinubu killed funsho Williams because of governorship election while obasanjo killed bola ige
Yes
He can't deny it .....today he want to be Nigerian President.... God is watching
Though yet unsolved; can d masterminders ESCAPE death & d standing b4 d "white judgement throne of GOD" . D BIBLE say - tell d wicked it shall not b well with them.
sorry, just curious... why did OBJ kill ige cos unlike Tinubu own. we can understand the rivalry!
Obasanjo has NOTHING to gain by killing somebody he appointed twice himself don't be daft. Jagaban being responsible for funsho Williams is understandable and makes more sense
Obj knew who killed both men and I'm sure the case will soon be resurrected
obasanjo have good cabinet ever n Nigeria
Only GOD knows who do the evil dead but one thing is sure the person wont go on punish.
They said Igbos don't love themselves but they have killed and rebelled themselves more!
Sad truth !
What about Sir Akintola vs Awolowo that lead to regional war, lots of killings and some people was burnt to death as a result of their rift/crises
Thats just a one off,compare to the Igbos. You people can kill even your parents. So oga be calming down.
@@tincaisland1374
You have a baseless argument with such, that's fallacy , you have no prove and if you will align killing parents for money rituals,the last time I checked ; money rituals started from the west, Cultism has its core root from the west. Lol
@@SmartKelz Igbos started all evil things in Nigeria, facts, including terrorism, kidnapping rituals, other Ethnicity learnt from them. You guys exported them to other regions. Yoruba land was the most developed, peaceful, crime free,but when Igbos started trooping in,things are changing.
@@SmartKelz you need to shut up what is worse than killing your own people and eating them. Wait untill Yorubas tell you how an igbo man was responsible for Akintola death and how igbo soldiers killed Yoruba leaders
Whoo said igbos don't love themselves, can you name and quote the person that said it? Don't project your tribalism into others just because you're tribalist, not everyone reasons like you do.
Ask Tinubu about Funsho William
Why are d prime suspects always discharge nd acquitted
The one who gained most from Funso William exit till date is Bola Tinubu. Make of it whatever you wish 😏
Tinib
Let me get this right, Tinubu was the suspect but 6 men were held for 7 years in prison before being tried and acquitted for the murder of Funsho Williams. How is that just?? Were these men compensated for their time??
Tinubu was behind his dead, because he was fashola god father then, and he wanted fashola to become the governor by all means. Tinubu was behind everything. He is a very dangerous politician. I lived in Lagos for many years, so I know much about him.
@Joe Aji Hm, they r actually, Born To Ruin.
Bless Up @J. Aji
what were you thinking b4 ...they were naaa....
Tinubu did it
Nigeria bon spoiled not today.
He was against the Sharia in a part of the north.
They loved the Yoruba people.
Disappointed that there was so little information about the assassinations and why supposedly innocent people were tried for the offences. I get that a profile of both Ige and Williams was necessary but that should have been limited to a couple of minutes each.
🎉why is bola tinubu not arrested?🎉
Nigeria is a big mess
Most of our Leaders didn't have history, APC and PDP leaders are wicked
No one can tell me otherwise. Tinubu killed Funsho Williams.
Obasanjo
Targets of this video at this time?
Did you know that the two black men in 2:56 were assassinated?
Hmmm no wonder mc olueran is bn given d post he could not handle as a reward of d activities carried out Tru him by his boss....hmmmm a day is coming oooo
Oga ibo pdp killed bola ige
ECCLESIASTES12v13-14 backed by ISAIAH55v10-11: I am deeply convinced that we shall get to the bottom of these saga which seemed bottomless including Ms Arotile, Dr Aborode, Pelumi Onifade, etc.
GOD ALMIGHTY will perfect this so that the land can be at peace and thereafter begin to register progress.
Everybody knows who killed Funsho Williams.
I wish some people who are supporting the man called Tinubu the devil who killed Funsho Williams, a well known Drug lord will cease their praise for this man. One thing that stand for sure is, those who support murderer and criminal will also earned the curses meted on the man who committed that crime
Ahmed Tinubu’s hand is written all over the this, yet he wants to be the next Yoruba president.
What would he gain from death
@@kamalope8458 To get them of his way on his political agenda. Of course, you and I may never understand how the minds of sick politicians work. They will do anything for the fame.
@@nobokare8698 you guys should be careful don't think you can subjugate d yorubas forever
Kamel Ope don't tribalise everything my friend
@@kamalope8458 it’s not about subjugation of Yoruba’s. Let’s be honest, the way Funsho Williams died is riddled with holes. How did they enter Dolphin? That was Tinubu’s last term if Funsho Williams entered and not Fashola he would have exposed Tinubu’s dealings and spoilt his cash cow. But let’s continue to ask for evidence in a society that won’t give us any.
TInubu and his boys killed funsho Williams
The same mastermind of iges death did the same to funsho williams,we wont mention names but nigerians knows the true
Buhari again
You're joking 😅