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 Failed Coup in Anambra: Deputy Gov Takes Over for 5 Hours
In what would have been the first attempted
civilian coup against an elected Chief Exe-cutive, Anambra State Gover-nor, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige was yesterday
said to have resigned his position. His deputy, Dr. Okey Udeh for five hours was parading himself as the new governor,
saying he had filled the vacuum created by Ngige's decision. But Ngige who was initially held incommunicado by
a police contingent later denied ever writing any letter of resignation. Ngige said that he has not resigned from
office, saying his mandate given by the people of Anambra state remains intact. Udeh, according to an NTA report
said he was not hesistant in taking over as provided by Section 191 Sub-section 1 of the constitution. For five
hours, it appeared the deputy governor had taken charge. But Ngige's aides said the deputy governor was not sworn-in
and that the governor is fully incharge. The governor, his aides said, will address the state in a special broadcast
today. About midnight, THISDAY spoke with Ngige who said the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tafa Balogun had
ordered the policemen who held him hostage to withdraw and return to their base. "The IG has assured me policemen
will accompany me to the office tomorrow (today). I am fully in charge"... (This Day)
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