March 1968 - Freedom For Awolowo And Enahoro - Awo

March 1968 - Freedom For Awolowo And Enahoro - Awo is released from prison and returns to power from the political wilderness. When Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi became head of state after the first military coup, many people thought the release of Chief Awolowo would follow. It was not, however, until August 2, 1966, that Nigeria's young head of state, Major-General Yakubu Gowon, ordered the immediate release of Chief Awolowo, Chief Anthony Enahoro and others imprisoned in 1963 on charges of treasonable felony and conspiracy to overthrow the Nigerian government.. (Photograph by Drum Photographer

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Awolowo Charges Conspiracy Coup Enahoro Felony Follow Gowon However Immediate Imprisoned Nigerian Nigerias Ordered Overthrow Treasonable Yakubu

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