JAMB - History (2012 - No. 26)
A major reason for the military intervention in Nigeria’s politics in 129966 was the
pro-West posture of Nigeria’s foreign policy
over-bearing power of traditional rulers
attempt by government to retire top military officers
crisis of the 1964 General Elections.
Paskaidrojums
The crisis was exacerbated by that which resulted by the massively rigged Western Regional Election of 1965
which led to the total break-down of law and order.
which led to the total break-down of law and order.