OBITUARY: Arthur Nzeribe, the maverick instrumental in annulment of June 12 election, dies at 83 | TheCable

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The name Arthur Nzeribe elicits polarising reactions depending on the part of Nigeria it is mentioned. While his legacy as a political maverick with precocious business acumen is hailed in

one region, others regard him as an overbearing instrument used by an autocratic regime to smoulder Nigeria’s democracy in its cradle. Yet, none is untrue.Nzeribe was a man of complicated qualities and contradictory deeds. A self-serving rebel to many and an altruistic freedom fighter to others.

Nzeribe grew rich and influential among the Ghana elite and became one of the most influential immigrants in the country.A coup ousted Nkrumah on February 24, 1966, but the influence of the Nzeribe did not wane among the Ghanaian elite. He found favour with the newly-enthroned National Liberation Council and Joseph Ankrah, the head of state.

The businessman claimed the organisation had garnered petitions from more than 25 million Nigerians who supported the cause.On June 10, 1993, two days before the election, the organisation obtained a high court injunction against the holding of the poll based on alleged corruption. Little credence and attention were given to the injunction by Nigerians and politicians alike as the election proceeded as planned.

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HE Will WIN WITH OUT IGBO'S is his problems with Nzeribe. Nzeribe said okay we'll see

Rest in peace

Journey well.

The man allowed himself to be used by the devil at his prime

See what they know him for, wickedness.

Gstar1759 May his soul rest in peace.

Mo'fuka was in his 90's. May he soul RIP.

He was of no use to ndi Igbo

He died like a snake on the mountain... He will be forgotten in history... What side of history will you be?

It is quite fitting that he should die unsung and unmourned. A mischievous, bigoted and greedy character all through his life, he contributed in no small way in bringing Nigeria to its level of wretchedness.

So the man was alive? I thought he has died since

Ascribing being 'instrumental in annulment ...' is unrepresentative. The military annulled the election. Helped by some civilians. Many of them are still alive and masquerading as champions of democracy. They all sold Abiola out including his kiths and kins.

A dreadful headline. What does the annulment on June 12 have to do with his death? Would you have said the same thing about Abiola, who backed coups?

'At the height of his life, he lived in Nicon Hilton Hotel Abuja Presidential Suite for over 20years. So also Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.”

He'll be remembered for the many good things he did.

Started the Association For Better Nigeria(ABN),a major player in the June 12,Annulment...Will be remembered for the Not so Good things he did.

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