From Nigeria’s independence in 1960 to the fall of General Babangida in 1993, Nigeria experienced four successful coups. Abacha not only backed, but helped organize all four, including both the pro-Igbo coup of 1966, and the pro-northern counter-coup that occurred a few months later. Abacha also refused to participate in any of the many, many unsuccessful and abortive coups throughout the 33 years. He never missed.
Questions to ponder about Abacha
Questions to ponder about Abacha
Questions to ponder about Abacha
From Nigeria’s independence in 1960 to the fall of General Babangida in 1993, Nigeria experienced four successful coups. Abacha not only backed, but helped organize all four, including both the pro-Igbo coup of 1966, and the pro-northern counter-coup that occurred a few months later. Abacha also refused to participate in any of the many, many unsuccessful and abortive coups throughout the 33 years. He never missed.