Image Number: APN155503
Path:
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Bailey's African History Archive /
Drum Social Histories
Description: NIGED:POLITICS:PERSONALITIES:MAR 1970 All-Africa Constitutional Conference New Hope For Nigeria's future came when Lieutenant-Colonel Gowon opened the All-Africa Constitutional Conference. When MajorGeneral Yakubu Gowon had to assume power in 1966, the Nigerian house was in a state of chaotic disorder, torn apart by tribalism, corruption and ambition. And as the young Yakubu Gowon voluntarily took it upon himself to try and repair this crumbling structure, the attendant reactions were mixed. Some people felt that he must be either an impetuous fool or just a plain joker. Others felt that, since the young man seemed to like exercised in the impossible, we should wait to see him play it out so as to witness a magical genius. (Photograph by Drum Photographer BAHA)
Collections: Baileys African History Archive
Subcollections:
Drum Social Histories
Orientation: landscape
Pixel Size: 5257 x 4060
Media Id: 70_265
Credit: Drum Social Histories / Baileys African History Archive / Africa Media Online
Model Release: No
Property Release: No