Okotie-Eboh killed for fear of rallying against 1966 coupists — Daughter, Dere Awosika
Former Access Bank Chairman, Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, has said his father, Festus Okotie-Eboh’s strong-willed nature made him uncontrollable, possibly thwarting the 1966 coup’s success. She said her father’s death during the 1966 coup might have been due to his strong-willed nature, which made him difficult to control. She speculated that the coup leaders understood that sparing him would have jeopardised their plans, adding that Okotie-Eboh would have undoubtedly rallied support to prevent the coup and ensure the continuation of democracy. Speaking in an ARISE NEWS interview, on commemoration of Armed Forces Day yesterday, Dr Awosika acknowledged that while Okotie-Eboh was not a prime minister, he had an important role in Nigerian politics. “He hasn’t been recognised, perhaps, because he’s not the prime minister, but he died as a friend of the government. He was probably killed because he was a self-motivated person who was difficult to pull back. They (1...