By Douglas Anele
The second is the war against corruption. In his book cited earlier, Max Siollun lists the names of prominent Nigerians allegedly guilty of corrupt enrichment and whose money and properties were confiscated by the federal military government. They include Anthony Enahoro, Edwin Clark, Samuel Ogbemudia, Abba Kyari, Philip Asiodu and so on. Although many Nigerians exasperated by the lethargic and lackluster regime of Gen. Yakubu Gowon enthusiastically welcomed the no-nonsense anti-corruption posture of Gen. Murtala Mohammed, the positive transformative effect of his coming into office had begun to die down even before he was assassinated in February 13, 1976.
It is interesting to remark at this point that Gen. Mohammed appointed governors to states other than their states of origin in order to promote national unity. For example, Cols. Anthony Ochefu and Zamani…
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