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The Armed Forces Revolution Council (AFRC) was a military government that ruled Ghana from June 4, 1979, to September 24, 1979. The AFRC came to power through a coup d'état that overthrew the government of General Fred Akuffo. The council was led by Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, who later became the President of Ghana. The AFRC implemented a series of reforms aimed at rooting out corruption and improving the living conditions of the Ghanaian people. However, the council's rule was marked by human rights abuses and political repression, and it was eventually overthrown by another military coup led by Rawlings himself.
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Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC)
Definition:
A military junta that ruled Nigeria from July 1966 to February 1970.
Background:
- Formed after the assassination of Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa and other political leaders in a military coup on July 29, 1966.
- Led by General Yakubu Gowon.
- Consisted of members from different military branches and regions.
Objectives:
- Restore law and order after the chaotic coup.
- End the ongoing regional tensions and political instability.
- Introduce a new constitution and create a federal system of government.
Key Actions:
- Suspended the constitution and parliament.
- Appointed military governors to administer the country.
- Crackdown on political opposition.
- Initiated the process of creating a new constitution.
Major Events:
- 1967 Civil War: The AFRC's inability to resolve the issue of regional autonomy led to the outbreak of the Biafran War (1967-1970).
- 1969 Referendum: A referendum was held to approve a new constitution that established a presidential system and a federal republic.
End of AFRC Rule:
In 1970, General Gowon transferred power to a civilian government led by President Nnamdi Azikiwe. The AFRC was dissolved, and the military returned to its traditional role.
Legacy:
The AFRC's rule had a significant impact on Nigerian history:
- It ended the First Republic and established a military dictatorship.
- It played a role in the outbreak of the Biafran War and the loss of lives.
- It laid the foundation for the country's current federal system of government.
Definition:
A military junta that ruled Nigeria from July 1966 to February 1970.
Background:
- Formed after the assassination of Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa and other political leaders in a military coup on July 29, 1966.
- Led by General Yakubu Gowon.
- Consisted of members from different military branches and regions.
Objectives:
- Restore law and order after the chaotic coup.
- End the ongoing regional tensions and political instability.
- Introduce a new constitution and create a federal system of government.
Key Actions:
- Suspended the constitution and parliament.
- Appointed military governors to administer the country.
- Crackdown on political opposition.
- Initiated the process of creating a new constitution.
Major Events:
- 1967 Civil War: The AFRC's inability to resolve the issue of regional autonomy led to the outbreak of the Biafran War (1967-1970).
- 1969 Referendum: A referendum was held to approve a new constitution that established a presidential system and a federal republic.
End of AFRC Rule:
In 1970, General Gowon transferred power to a civilian government led by President Nnamdi Azikiwe. The AFRC was dissolved, and the military returned to its traditional role.
Legacy:
The AFRC's rule had a significant impact on Nigerian history:
- It ended the First Republic and established a military dictatorship.
- It played a role in the outbreak of the Biafran War and the loss of lives.
- It laid the foundation for the country's current federal system of government.
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