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Development of Political Parties in Nigeria | Week 15 Topics
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Development of Political Parties in Nigeria: Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) | Week 25 Topics1 Quiz
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Development of Political Parties in Nigeria: The National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), Action Group (AG), The Northern People Congress (NPC) | Week 36 Topics1 Quiz
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Development of Political Parties in Nigeria: Minority Parties (NEPU, UMBC) | Week 43 Topics1 Quiz
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Second Republic Political Parties: NPN, UPN, NPP | Week 56 Topics1 Quiz
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Second Republic Political Parties: GNPP, PRP AND NAP | Week 64 Topics1 Quiz
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Third Republic & Fourth Republic Political Parties | Week 78 Topics1 Quiz
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Major Political Crises in Nigeria: Kano Riot, Census Crisis, Action Group Crisis | Week 83 Topics1 Quiz
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Major Political Crises | Week 94 Topics1 Quiz
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Military Rule in Nigeria | Week 108 Topics1 Quiz
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Military Rule Continues: 1985 - 1993 | Week 114 Topics1 Quiz
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E-government | Week 123 Topics
Topic Content:
- (Military Rule of General Murtala Mohammed/General Olusegun Obasanjo’s Regime 1975- 1979)
- Reasons for Military Coup in 1975 in Nigeria
- Structure of Government 1975 - 1979
(Military Rule of General Murtala Mohammed/General Olusegun Obasanjo’s Regime 1975- 1979):
General Murtala Mohammed Murtala took power as the Military Head of State On 29th July 1975, when General Yakubu Gowon was overthrown in a non-violent coup. He ruled over Nigeria from 30 July 1975 until his assassination on 13 February 1976. President Obasanjo was appointed as the head of state by the Supreme Military Council following the assassination of military ruler General Murtala Muhammed in 1976.
Reasons for Military Coup in 1975 in Nigeria:
1. There was an alleged high level of corruption against some key government officials.
2. Gowon’s postponement of the handover date to civilian rule. He said that October 1st , 1976 which he promised earlier was no longer possible.
3. High rate of inflation and high cost of living.
4. The government of Gowon embarked on programs and Policies without proper consultation.
5. Inordinate ambition of Military Officers who wanted to
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