How Abubakar Surprisingly Emerged as Head of State After Abacha

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Jerry Useni was the most senior in rank (Lt Gen) but had a non military portfolio as the Minister of the FCT, while Abdulsalami Abubakar (Maj. Gen.) held the highest military office after Abacha (C-in-C) as Chief of Defense, due to the incarceration of the Chief of Gen. Staff Oladipo Diya (Lt. Gen.), who is next in line to the C-in-C. So it’s quite straightforward. However, this is not to say other ‘typical Nigerian’ political and personal factors were not in play.

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You're doing a wonderful job, Barr

[@oluwaseunpetermagreola4790]

Unfortunately, Gen. Useni had no troops he commanded then, he would have invaded the Villa and declared himself the new Head of State. Seems Abacha knew he could potentially topple him, hence giving him a weak role that commanded no troops. He was already weakened by this before politics and the religious factor played its role.

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Learned senior counsel, this is a special endeavor.Commendable.Cheers.

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Almustapha is a smart man but he is underrated

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Why is it a surprise ? Abdulsalami was the next in hierarchy with Diya in detention.

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Religious sentiment has done a lot in this country

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Your own opinion

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ONE NIGERIA OFFICERS !!!

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Lt. Gen Jerimiah Useni was a victim of been in the right place at the wrong time.

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My thoughts as well 😢

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What action was taken against Bamaiyi after this? I believe he knew more than what is said.

[@backinhistory9]

No mention. There is no documentation. But you remember what Bamaiyi later went through. He was locked up for quite a long time upon the coming on board of a new administration. I have gotten a copy of his book from Amazon and his story will be told here soon.

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Bamaiyi is greatest evil

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Even late General Abacha knew that Useni would have being tempted to topple him hence he made him Minister of Transport and later FCT Minister . With this Useni never commanded any troops to suggest he would have being tempted to topple him . Abacha cherised his friends and did so much to protect them on like IBB who would look away when it mattered like Vatsa . Abacha had already made it difficult for Useni to succeed him with d appointments given to him. Don't forget was once a strong GOC highly feared especially with role he played in quelling the 1990 coup

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Confusion everywhere

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😂😂

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Please we need a video of Dr. Bala Usman ( The father of Hadiza Bala Usman)

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Ekem.. 👍

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God knows everything

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Hmm white man from Palestine