Okey Mbadugha

Coup D'etat: Uneasy Times in Nigeria Okey Mbadugha French edition

Coup D'Etat is a work of fiction based on real events that actually took place during the turbulent years after independence to the complete break down of law and order in Nigeria. These events took place from the years 1960 when Nigeria obtained independence from Britain to 1966 when law and order broke down in many parts of Nigeria. The journey towards chaos in Nigeria resulted from power struggles between the regions as existed at the time. This book attempts to capture some of the behind-the-scenes maneuvers of the various actors including the British Government, the erstwhile colonial power in Nigeria. This book has a very powerful historical significance. To really understand the root causes of the past and present problems of the Nigerian polity, this book is a must read.