Despite the fear and the threats, Okpara triumphs In No-Man's Land. Lorry loads of police accompanied Dr Okpara in West. But tour that made people fear worst caused no incidents, and police had little to do but clear way through happy crowds. Dr Michael Okpara's meet-the-people-tour of Western Nigeria, apart from proving a bizarre mixture of incivility, escapism, hefty defence against non-existent troubles and a field day for journalistic zanies and radio cranks, was a glorious personal triumph for Dr Okpara's bravery and a confirmation that the people of Western Nigeria have not forgotten Chief Abafemi Awolowo and can still welcome any leader who comes along as his friend.
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APN759982

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 481 Description: Despite the fear and the threats, Okpara triumphs In No-Man's Land. Lorry loads of police accompanied Dr Okpara in West. But tour that made people fear worst caused no incidents, and police had little to do but clear way through happy crowds. Dr Michael Okpara's meet-the-people-tour of Western Nigeria, apart from proving a bizarre mixture of incivility, escapism, hefty defence against non-existent troubles and a field day for journalistic zanies and radio cranks, was a glorious personal triumph for Dr Okpara's bravery and a confirmation that the people of Western Nigeria have not forgotten Chief Abafemi Awolowo and can still welcome any leader who comes along as his friend. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 09-1964 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: