WHO WAS EMMANUEL
IFEAJUNA and Why No Igbo Man Has
Named His Son Ifeajuna Since His Death:
Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was born
around 1935 and was
executed by
Emeka Ojukwu on 25 September 1967.
He was anOnitsha
man who graduated from the University of Ibadan (UI) with a science degree.
During his time at UI, he led many student's union protests. While also at UI
he became close friends with Christopher Okigbo and J.P. Clark,
both of whom would go on to become prominent Nigerian poets. Ifeajuna was also
a close friend of Emeka Anyaoku, later Commonwealth Secretary-General. He was
affiliated with the Dynamic Party, led by mathematician Chike Obi.
At the 1954 Games in Vancouver, Canada, he competed wearing only his left shoe yet managed to clear 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), which was both a Games record and a British Empire record for the discipline. The resulting gold medal made him the FIRST Black African to win at a major international sports competition.
He was one of the first University graduates to join the Nigerian Army. Post-graduation, he became a science teacher atEbenezer Anglican
Grammar School in Abeokuta . Ifeajuna remained in regular
contact with Okigbo, who also went on to teach, and the two continued to
discuss revolutionary politics. This culminated in Ifeajuna leaving the
teaching profession to join the army in 1960. He underwent training at Mons Officer Cadet School
in Aldershot , United Kingdom . As a graduate, he
rose quickly within the military ranks and reached the position of Major in
January 1966. He was the brigade major in Lagos .
People often think that Major Kaduna Nzeogwu was the brain behind the first coup. Major Ifeajuna was the brain behind the first coup and Emeka Ojukwu later confirmed this in one of his interviews.
It was and it's still believed that Ifeajuna killed the prime minister Tafawa Balewa and captured and killed Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari his commanding officer. Ifeajuna also shot and killed Lieutenant General Abogo Largema at a hotel in the Ikoyi district of Lagos. He also killed the finance minister Festus Okotie-Ebo.
According to the coup plotters, they wanted to finish off the first republicans and make Obafemi Awolowo president.
The first coup was foiled by General Aguiyi Ironsi and Emeka Ojukwu (both Igbos). Ifeajuna then fled toGhana where he was welcomed by
Kwame Nkruma, the then president. Nkrumah's regime was overthrown shortly
afterwards and Ifeajuna returned to Nigeria (during the war) after
assurances from Emeka Ojukwu that his life would not be at risk. Ifeajuna again
became involved in the military, this time within the Biafran Army.
Ifeajuna, Victor Banjo, Phillip Alale and Sam Agbam began negotiating with the federal Nigerian officials, via British agents, hoping to bring about a ceasefire, overthrow Ojukwu/kill Ojukwu, kill Gowon, make Obafemi Awolowo president and gain prominent positions for themselves. Ojukwu uncovered this plot and sentenced the four to death by firing squad for treason.
Ifeajuna claimed the plan was to preserve civilian lives inEnugu
from an oncoming assault by federal troops (which he arranged with the Nigerian
Army and the British). Ifeajuna and his three co-conspirators were executed on
25 September 1967. Enugu ,
the Biafran capital, was captured by federal Nigerian forces two days later
(courtesy of Ifeajuna and co).
Ifeajuna achieved a lot forAfrica
but his betrayal of his own people and longer-throat for money/power/ambition
finished him off. Today, no Igbo man wants to name his son Ifeajuna.
Nzeogwu received a proper military burial. Ojukwu received an over-proper military burial with the current president at the time GEJ present. But Ifeajuna received nothing.
A lesson for traitors and those currently working against their own people.
Ifeajuna Betrayed Biafrans And Now
The Nigerian Police Are Killing Us
In Broad Day Light
He was an
At the 1954 Games in Vancouver, Canada, he competed wearing only his left shoe yet managed to clear 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), which was both a Games record and a British Empire record for the discipline. The resulting gold medal made him the FIRST Black African to win at a major international sports competition.
He was one of the first University graduates to join the Nigerian Army. Post-graduation, he became a science teacher at
People often think that Major Kaduna Nzeogwu was the brain behind the first coup. Major Ifeajuna was the brain behind the first coup and Emeka Ojukwu later confirmed this in one of his interviews.
It was and it's still believed that Ifeajuna killed the prime minister Tafawa Balewa and captured and killed Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari his commanding officer. Ifeajuna also shot and killed Lieutenant General Abogo Largema at a hotel in the Ikoyi district of Lagos. He also killed the finance minister Festus Okotie-Ebo.
According to the coup plotters, they wanted to finish off the first republicans and make Obafemi Awolowo president.
The first coup was foiled by General Aguiyi Ironsi and Emeka Ojukwu (both Igbos). Ifeajuna then fled to
Ifeajuna, Victor Banjo, Phillip Alale and Sam Agbam began negotiating with the federal Nigerian officials, via British agents, hoping to bring about a ceasefire, overthrow Ojukwu/kill Ojukwu, kill Gowon, make Obafemi Awolowo president and gain prominent positions for themselves. Ojukwu uncovered this plot and sentenced the four to death by firing squad for treason.
Ifeajuna claimed the plan was to preserve civilian lives in
Ifeajuna achieved a lot for
Nzeogwu received a proper military burial. Ojukwu received an over-proper military burial with the current president at the time GEJ present. But Ifeajuna received nothing.
A lesson for traitors and those currently working against their own people.
Ifeajuna Betrayed Biafrans And Now
The Nigerian Police Are Killing Us
In Broad Day Light
His names was Chinedu Peters, a resident of Aba and he was the bread
winner of his family.
On 11th of March 2017, he was coming back from eatery joint with his girlfriend name withheld. The police on duty in front of Christ the King Cathedra (C.K.C) Asa road,Aba
stopped the vehicle he was inside and ordered all of them to come out, they
obeyed and all came out, they were asked to lay down on the floor which they
also did. Few minutes later the police men told the only Hausa man in their midst to stand up and live with reason best
known to them, Mr Chinedu out of anger stood up to ask questions why they ve to
released the Hausa man and not all of for the fact they didn't get anything
incriminating in them. One police man among them by name IBE UCHENNA ordered him
to lie down or he will shoot him, he refused that he will only obey when the
Hausa man is brought back, that was how he was shoot by someone that was
suppose to protect him. He was lying down helpless crying for them to take him
to hospital, instead they took him in their van and dumped him in a location
they think people will not find out, took their car for a wash to cover their
crime without knowing that the girlfriend was with him.
On 11th of March 2017, he was coming back from eatery joint with his girlfriend name withheld. The police on duty in front of Christ the King Cathedra (C.K.C) Asa road,
The girlfriend returned home and explained how this young
and vibrant man was shot, in the next morning guys from his area and his
brother went to CPS to lodge a complain but was told by the police that they
don't know about such incident. The girlfriend insist on the case and the
police commander called the troops that was deployed at the area and the girl
was able to recognize their faces and the guy that shot him. The police later
changed the story that Chinedu was taken to a hospital and that he is
responding to treatment but refused to show the family which hospital. His
family and friend set for a search party, and his dead body was found this
morning 18th March 2017. They went back to the police for the police to tell
them that the police Man that shot him IBE UCHENNA is now in detention in
Umuahia.
We all know how corrupt this country Nigeria is when it
comes to issues of security operatives, if no serious action is taken his blood
spill will be a waste cos he will not get justice. That's why we decided to go
public so this our brother can get justice. Please I plead with everyone in
this family to helps us and share this tragic incident until it get to the
right people that will intervene and give him justice. The painful part was
this guy was shot and killed by an Igbo brother for the sake of Hausa man. HOW
MANY OF OUR YOUNG YOUTHS WILL BE KILLED BEFORE THIS SORDID ACTS WILL STOP ??
PLS HELP US AND KEEP SHARING
#saynotoinjusticeandbrutalityofSecurityoperativesinNigeria
#saynotoinjusticeandbrutalityofSecurityoperativesinNigeria
RIP brother... We will give u JUSTICE
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