Kalu Debunks Femi Fani-Kayode’s Misinterpretation of 1966 Coup Nuances
Kalu Debunks Femi Fani-Kayode’s Misinterpretation of 1966 Coup Nuances I am compelled to respond to Femi Fani-Kayode’s recent claims that the 1966 coup was an “Igbo coup.” As someone who has studied Nigeria’s history and is passionate about setting the record straight, I must correct the inaccuracies and misconceptions perpetuated by Fani-Kayode. While it is true that the coup leaders, led by Major Chukwuemeka Nzeogwu, were predominantly Igbo, it is misleading to characterize the coup as exclusively Igbo-driven. The motivations behind the coup were multifaceted, driven by a desire to overthrow the corrupt government and address regional imbalances, rather than…