Considering his military background, and having been a two-time governor under military rule, his fiery opposition to the continuity of military dictatorship seemed too good to be true. But he was genuine.
He joined the Nigerian Navy in 1962, and was trained in India. In 1975, as a lieutenant commander he became a member of the Supreme Military Council that ruled Nigeria. He became military governor of Imo State when it was created in 1976. As the first governor of the state, he was instrumental in laying the foundation for its development, including constructing new roads, increasing the number of local government areas and establishing a broadcasting organisation.
It was a dangerous time to identify with democracy in the country, and many pro-democracy activists, faced with the fear of assassination, fled into exile. It was testimony to his bravery that Kanu remained in the country in that perilous period.
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