In 1953, Enahoro became the first to move the motion for Nigeria's independence which was eventually granted in 1960, after several political setbacks and defeats in the parliament. Enahoro has been regarded by academics and many Nigerians, as the "Father of Nigeria State
He moved the SUCCESSFUL motion for independence. Others had moved a similar motion before him but none of them was successful. Enahoro was the first. It has also been recorded that later on, SL Akintola also moved a similar motion. It was CHIEF REMI FANI KAYODE that made the last attempt that successfully resulted in independence.
Let's run it together: 1. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu 2. Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna 3. Major Christian Anuforu 4. Major Donatus Okafor 5. Major Humphrey Chukwuka 6. Major Adewale Ademoyega 7. Major Timothy Onwatuegwu You now see the names!! Note however that the Majors recruited other ranks (from Captain down) into the coup plot. This is how names like Captain Nwobosi and Captain Gbulie were brought into the plot. There were other Subalterns (lower ranks) in the coup. Grateful 🙏 that you watched our video.
@@backinhistory9 Chukwuka and Onwatuegwu's names never came up in all the books written. Besides, you neglected to mention that there are accounts that Ladoke Akintola engaged the arresting officers with gunfire that lasted until Akintola's ammo ran out. He was subsequently put down after the soldiers stormed his house. He was not arrested.
Why should we not allow the wounds of the past to heal gracefully? Each time these events from the past are revisited, the ignorant and biased people of Nigeria would use it as an excuse to ferment ethno-religious crisis. Please let's leave sleeping dogs lie.
No, don't see it that way. Let the bitter truth be told, so that we can eliminate ignorance and also amend our ways by correcting past mistakes. That's the way to move forward.
That's the purpose of HISTORY. Tell me one atrocious act of the past that has not been documented by history. They've all been documented: WW1, WW2, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbour, Tienemen Square, Nigeria Biafra War, Coups etc. History has a role in society.
In 1953, Enahoro became the first to move the motion for Nigeria's independence which was eventually granted in 1960, after several political setbacks and defeats in the parliament. Enahoro has been regarded by academics and many Nigerians, as the "Father of Nigeria State
Very correct. This was as I learnt in Secondary Sch. This Fani-Kayode's narrative is mostly false.
He moved the SUCCESSFUL motion for independence. Others had moved a similar motion before him but none of them was successful. Enahoro was the first. It has also been recorded that later on, SL Akintola also moved a similar motion.
It was CHIEF REMI FANI KAYODE that made the last attempt that successfully resulted in independence.
Thanks for this...👍
Point of correction: They were Five Majors that planned the coup as the new came out on January 16, 1966 morning.
Let's run it together:
1. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
2. Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna
3. Major Christian Anuforu
4. Major Donatus Okafor
5. Major Humphrey Chukwuka
6. Major Adewale Ademoyega
7. Major Timothy Onwatuegwu
You now see the names!!
Note however that the Majors recruited other ranks (from Captain down) into the coup plot. This is how names like Captain Nwobosi and Captain Gbulie were brought into the plot.
There were other Subalterns (lower ranks) in the coup.
Grateful 🙏 that you watched our video.
@@backinhistory9 Chukwuka and Onwatuegwu's names never came up in all the books written. Besides, you neglected to mention that there are accounts that Ladoke Akintola engaged the arresting officers with gunfire that lasted until Akintola's ammo ran out. He was subsequently put down after the soldiers stormed his house. He was not arrested.
Why should we not allow the wounds of the past to heal gracefully? Each time these events from the past are revisited, the ignorant and biased people of Nigeria would use it as an excuse to ferment ethno-religious crisis. Please let's leave sleeping dogs lie.
No, don't see it that way. Let the bitter truth be told, so that we can eliminate ignorance and also amend our ways by correcting past mistakes.
That's the way to move forward.
That's the purpose of HISTORY. Tell me one atrocious act of the past that has not been documented by history. They've all been documented: WW1, WW2, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbour, Tienemen Square, Nigeria Biafra War, Coups etc.
History has a role in society.
Bless 🙌 you!!
Thanks 👍
He will be rolling in his grave, knowing what his son has become. 😢
He begged for his life even the soldiers were surprised by his actions
Thanks
This military era alone sef... arrest and death no get time when he no deh sup😢