The Day Awolowo Entered Onitsha and Faced a Hostile Igbo Crowd

Long before Nigeria attained independence, political rivalry had already assumed intense ethnic and regional dimensions. In this compelling reading from The Travails of Democracy, Chief Obafemi Awolowo recounts one of the most dramatic moments of his political career, his campaign visit to Onitsha during the pre-independence elections. Awolowo narrates how supporters of Nnamdi Azikiwe, who commanded enormous loyalty among the Igbo people, received him with deep hostility. The episode offers a rare first-hand glimpse into the fierce political contests, passions, and divisions that shaped Nigeria's journey to nationhood. To order the discussed book, visit udarabooks.com Or chat with Udara Books on WhatsApp: +2348099918449