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How Major Gideon Orkar's abortive putsch of 1990 handed Sani Abacha the power base that would ultimately devour IBB's grand design for permanent rule and why no dictator should ever be grateful to his own saviour.
In 1993, during the dark days following the military takeover that brought Sani Abacha to power, one Nigerian Army officer took an unusual step. Instead of consolidating his position within the new regime, he walked away.
Nzeogwu's radical approach and controversial actions during the coup have left an indelible mark on Nigeria's history, sparking debates about leadership and loyalty.
Centre for Nigeria Progress 