Though the military rule was mainly dominated by dictators, however some military Head of state at the time were believed to be different and had a better orientation.
After series of research and going through some documentations that were done regarding the legacy of Murtala while he ruled Nigeria, his era remains controversial.
According to Wikipedia, The history behind his rule remains controversial as the nature of his rule changed over time.
His reign was marked by economic prosperity and brutal repression, which greatly improved the quality of life in Nigeria at the time.
His dictatorial style proved highly adaptable, which enabled social and economic reform.
However, Mr Bashir Ahmad also believes the former head of state was a true hero and he shared a post on his official twitter handle.
His tweet has however received lots of response regarding his terming the late Head of state a hero.
Popular Comedian Basketmouth also responded to the tweet saying: “Hero? For What exactly? The Asaba massacre? “.
A lot of users have also accused the Murtala of masterminding the massacre.
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