Jerry Useni was the most senior in rank (Lt Gen) but had a non military portfolio as the Minister of the FCT, while Abdulsalami Abubakar (Maj. Gen.) held the highest military office after Abacha (C-in-C) as Chief of Defense, due to the incarceration of the Chief of Gen. Staff Oladipo Diya (Lt. Gen.), who is next in line to the C-in-C. So it’s quite straightforward. However, this is not to say other ‘typical Nigerian’ political and personal factors were not in play.
He is smart but tends to embellish stories. When the senior Military officers met in Aso Rock, they agreed among themselves to appoint Abubakar. Mustapha did not like Abubakar because he was a no nonsense senior officer who never bowed or sort Mustapha's favor. When the senior officers agreed on Abubakar he got up and they saluted him. He sat immediately on the Seat of power and Mustapha was enraged but he was outsmarted.
Unfortunately, Gen. Useni had no troops he commanded then, he would have invaded the Villa and declared himself the new Head of State. Seems Abacha knew he could potentially topple him, hence giving him a weak role that commanded no troops. He was already weakened by this before politics and the religious factor played its role.
@@owoeyeayodeji4654 it's all adding up now. So, Abacha took pre cautions without offending his friend .Correct? And since , Gen. Useni had no troops he commanded then,he couldn't have invaded the Villa and declared himself the new Head of State.
Even late General Abacha knew that Useni would have being tempted to topple him hence he made him Minister of Transport and later FCT Minister . With this Useni never commanded any troops to suggest he would have being tempted to topple him . Abacha cherised his friends and did so much to protect them on like IBB who would look away when it mattered like Vatsa . Abacha had already made it difficult for Useni to succeed him with d appointments given to him. Don't forget was once a strong GOC highly feared especially with role he played in quelling the 1990 coup
Alright, something ain't adding up here. How is it possible that the Chiefs of Staffs (Army, Navy, Air Force) got to know about Abacha's death before the Chief of Defence staff (Gen. Abdulsalami)????? If the chain of command was properly observed......Gen. Abdulsalami should' ve been the one breaking the news of Abacha's death to the Chiefs of Staff. There must've been a breech, ain't no way Gen. Bamayi and the other service Chiefs ought to have been in the picture of such a serious security situation before the Gen. Abdulsalami ( Chief of Defence staff). I'm of the opinion that it was a good thing Abdulsalami became the "C in C".......... Jeremiah Useni simply doesn't possess the qualities of a leader. No disrespect intended, I'm just keeping REAL. Jerry Useni's military colleagues know he wasn't competent enough....... hence they kept him away from key command appointments. Being FTC Minister was just a "consulatory" gift to distance him from the real military elites.
No mention. There is no documentation. But you remember what Bamaiyi later went through. He was locked up for quite a long time upon the coming on board of a new administration. I have gotten a copy of his book from Amazon and his story will be told here soon.
it's all adding up now. So, Abacha took pre cautions without offending his friend and made him FCT Minister cos he feared General Useni. Correct? And since , Gen. Useni had no troops he commanded then, he couldn't have invaded the Villa and declared himself the new Head of State.
@SamuelOmotoso-j9j Jerry Useni was not a member of the armed forces ruling council as at then and therefore was considered an outsider. Diya and Abdulsalami were members.
History cannot be kind to many of the actors mentioned in this video clip. Part of the problem in Nigeria is the lack of accountability and reckoning which leads to the bare faced impunity going on there.
Here is what I think was his major problem: He was afraid of being tagged the killer of his boss. He had all the opportunities to announce himself Head of State.
Jerry Useni was the most senior in rank (Lt Gen) but had a non military portfolio as the Minister of the FCT, while Abdulsalami Abubakar (Maj. Gen.) held the highest military office after Abacha (C-in-C) as Chief of Defense, due to the incarceration of the Chief of Gen. Staff Oladipo Diya (Lt. Gen.), who is next in line to the C-in-C. So it’s quite straightforward. However, this is not to say other ‘typical Nigerian’ political and personal factors were not in play.
Wow!!! You knocked the ball outta the park with your comment. Perfect analysis of exactly how that shit went down.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You're doing a wonderful job, Barr
Learned senior counsel, this is a special endeavor.Commendable.Cheers.
Almustapha is a smart man but he is underrated
He is smart but tends to embellish stories. When the senior Military officers met in Aso Rock, they agreed among themselves to appoint Abubakar. Mustapha did not like Abubakar because he was a no nonsense senior officer who never bowed or sort Mustapha's favor. When the senior officers agreed on Abubakar he got up and they saluted him. He sat immediately on the Seat of power and Mustapha was enraged but he was outsmarted.
You don’t know Al mustapha, if una knew him well una no suppose de praise him
@@jameswillette7318 Man was evil
ONE NIGERIA OFFICERS !!!
Unfortunately, Gen. Useni had no troops he commanded then, he would have invaded the Villa and declared himself the new Head of State. Seems Abacha knew he could potentially topple him, hence giving him a weak role that commanded no troops. He was already weakened by this before politics and the religious factor played its role.
Exactly my thought,useni.wss a fearsome man back then Even Abacha feared him
@@owoeyeayodeji4654 it's all adding up now. So, Abacha took pre cautions without offending his friend .Correct? And since , Gen. Useni had no troops he commanded then,he couldn't have invaded the Villa and declared himself the new Head of State.
Even late General Abacha knew that Useni would have being tempted to topple him hence he made him Minister of Transport and later FCT Minister .
With this Useni never commanded any troops to suggest he would have being tempted to topple him .
Abacha cherised his friends and did so much to protect them on like IBB who would look away when it mattered like Vatsa .
Abacha had already made it difficult for Useni to succeed him with d appointments given to him.
Don't forget was once a strong GOC highly feared especially with role he played in quelling the 1990 coup
Please we need a video of Dr. Bala Usman ( The father of Hadiza Bala Usman)
Ekem.. 👍
Alright, something ain't adding up here. How is it possible that the Chiefs of Staffs (Army, Navy, Air Force) got to know about Abacha's death before the Chief of Defence staff (Gen. Abdulsalami)????? If the chain of command was properly observed......Gen. Abdulsalami should' ve been the one breaking the news of Abacha's death to the Chiefs of Staff. There must've been a breech, ain't no way Gen. Bamayi and the other service Chiefs ought to have been in the picture of such a serious security situation before the Gen. Abdulsalami ( Chief of Defence staff). I'm of the opinion that it was a good thing Abdulsalami became the "C in C".......... Jeremiah Useni simply doesn't possess the qualities of a leader. No disrespect intended, I'm just keeping REAL. Jerry Useni's military colleagues know he wasn't competent enough....... hence they kept him away from key command appointments. Being FTC Minister was just a "consulatory" gift to distance him from the real military elites.
Go and read or watch Hamza Al mustapha’s testimonies
You are daft. Do you know who Jeremiah Useni is?
What action was taken against Bamaiyi after this? I believe he knew more than what is said.
No mention. There is no documentation. But you remember what Bamaiyi later went through. He was locked up for quite a long time upon the coming on board of a new administration. I have gotten a copy of his book from Amazon and his story will be told here soon.
Bamaiyi is greatest evil
it's all adding up now. So, Abacha took pre cautions without offending his friend and made him FCT Minister cos he feared General Useni. Correct? And since , Gen. Useni had no troops he commanded then, he couldn't have invaded the Villa and declared himself the new Head of State.
Why is it a surprise ? Abdulsalami was the next in hierarchy with Diya in detention.
Gen Useni was next in line as the most senior military officer. He was Lieutenant General. Abdulsalami was Brigadier General
@SamuelOmotoso-j9j Jerry Useni was not a member of the armed forces ruling council as at then and therefore was considered an outsider. Diya and Abdulsalami were members.
Lt. Gen Jerimiah Useni was a victim of been in the right place at the wrong time.
My thoughts as well 😢
Confusion everywhere
😂😂
History cannot be kind to many of the actors mentioned in this video clip. Part of the problem in Nigeria is the lack of accountability and reckoning which leads to the bare faced impunity going on there.
Religious sentiment has done a lot in this country
Your own opinion
God knows everything
Nigeria and religious bigotry happens to Gen Hussaini
Gen Useni is behind the death of Abachi death. He killed Abachi
You're stupid and ignorant for such a dangerous comment that could have you arrested for accusing an innocent man.
You know what? The man’s name was not Abachi.
Mustapha was a coward...he should have took power for himself...
Here is what I think was his major problem: He was afraid of being tagged the killer of his boss. He had all the opportunities to announce himself Head of State.
@backinhistory9 But as a soldier...who cares
Hmm white man from Palestine