zigam:

One wonder why Brigadier Ogundipe whom Ojukwu wanted to take over power after Late General Aguiyi Ironsi was killed did not do much to assume the responsibility of Nigeria leadership. 

It was even a shock to hear that when Brigadier Ogundipe gave an order, a recruit told him “oga, abeg go relax joo.”  The recruit did not carry his order – a General for that matter.  Instead, Gowon and Ojukwu were busy giving order and counter order.

So, could it be that Ogundipe was not interested to rule Nigeria or it was an act of cowardice?   Your comment please.

zigam:

One wonder why Brigadier Ogundipe whom Ojukwu wanted to take over power after Late General Aguiyi Ironsi was killed did not do much to assume the responsibility of Nigeria leadership. 

It was even a shock to hear that when Brigadier Ogundipe gave an order, a recruit told him “oga, abeg go relax joo.”  The recruit did not carry his order – a General for that matter.  Instead, Gowon and Ojukwu were busy giving order and counter order.

So, could it be that Ogundipe was not interested to rule Nigeria or it was an act of cowardice?   Your comment please.

tpia:

who is Brigadier Ogundipe again?

Una just dey pull out different names everyday.

Aloy.Emeka:


People tend to forget that both the Eastern Region and the the Federal Government more or less ran parallel government for about one full year including the famous Aburi accord that Gowon signed but Britain encouraged and advised him not to implement.

Those who fail to learn from history are bound to repeat the same mistake again.

Talking about who a true hero is then talk about Fajuyi who chose death even when he had a chance to remain alive when Ironsi was about being killed. He stood by his guest and commander in chief even in the face of death even though he was a Yoruba man. He remains one of the bravest Nigerian and will continue to earn the respect of all well meaning Nigerians.

texazzpete: Ironic and amusing how cowed people living contentedly under deviant rulers can call other people 'cowards' with a straight face.
If self-preservation and a total love for life was not the most pressing thing to you all, wouldn't you have gone ahead with the revolution you've all be threatening to declare for so long?

We all belong to a generation that has failed at every turn to force our point through to the Government. Except for a few of the ND millitants who have been able to force a superior power to bend to their point of view, what have you lot done?

Arnold1:

What about Ojukwu who ran to Ivory Coast with millions rather than stay and fight ? Isn't he a coward ?

danjohn:

Fight and end up like Ghadaffi?? The man had been fighting for 2 years. It was clear and unequivocal that the Biafran forces had been defeated. At the time Ojukwu left, Biafra had already turned into a nomadic refugee camp. Ojukwu left a few days before the federal troops took over the Udi airport (the only airport left in Biafra). If he stayed, they would have killed him and given him the gift of martyrdom. Point blank, if Ojukwu was made a martyr, Igbos would never have completely surrendered. We would still have Igbo militant committing terrorist activities all in the name of their deceased leader.

Just look at Boko Haram, it was after their, Yusuf, was killed that they took their terrorist activities to new heights. I think that Ojukwu escaping (in the middle of the night, dressed like an ugly bearded transvestite) was one the best things that ever happened to alaiboland .

biina:
IIRC the story was that he gave a command to a sergeant (a northerner) who refused to obey unless his commanding officer (a major also from the north), who was away, confirmed the command on his return. Ogundipe then felt that if the major was to order the sergeant to shoot him, the sergeant wil likely comply as it seemed the Sergeant would only obey someone from the northern part of the country and had no  deference for the rank involved.

I would say he was a coward for running away without helping to arrest the situation.

russellino:
The man was NO COWARD. He was very smart and adapted himself to a role that would see him survive all the madness that the country was sinking into. Its ironic that his fancy footwork didnt see him live as long as ojukwu or gowon though as he died soon after the civil war. Pity we'll never know what his role in history might have been.

texazzpete:
Ironic and amusing how cowed people living contentedly under deviant rulers can call other people 'cowards' with a straight face.
If self-preservation and a total love for life was not the most pressing thing to you all, wouldn't you have gone ahead with the revolution you've all be threatening to declare for so long?

We all belong to a generation that has failed at every turn to force our point through to the Government. Except for a few of the ND millitants who have been able to force a superior power to bend to their point of view, what have you lot done?

Afam:

Talking about who a true hero is then talk about Fajuyi who chose death even when he had a chance to remain alive when Ironsi was about being killed. He stood by his guest and commander in chief even in the face of death even though he was a Yoruba man. He remains one of the bravest Nigerian and will continue to earn the respect of all well meaning Nigerians.