SHOCKING! See The Leaked Video Of General Diya Crying And Begging Late General Sani Abacha
In a leaked video clip, former Ogun State Military Leader General Oladipo Diya is seen kneeling and pleading before late Head of State General Sani Abacha, tearfully begging over allegations of a 1997 coup plot. The video, widely circulated, has sparked debate about the events leading to his arrest and trial for allegedly planning to overthrow Abacha’ s regime.
General Diya was questioned at the Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission (HRVIC) about his involvement in the 1997 coup plot. During the cross- examination, he denied any role in the conspiracy but admitted that he was aware of the plan. Diya explained that he feared for his life if he reported the coup mastermind to authorities. However, his denial of pleading with Abacha was contradicted by the video evidence presented during the hearing, showing him on his knees before the late dictator.
General Oladipo Diya held significant positions within the Nigerian military government. He was appointed Chief of Defence Staff and later became Chief of General Staff in 1993, serving as the de facto Vice President under Abacha’ s regime. By 1994, he was also the Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council, consolidating his influence within the military administration.
However, by 1997, Diya and several dissident military officers were accused of orchestrating a plot to overthrow Abacha. The alleged coup was reportedly uncovered by loyalists within Abacha’ s inner circle, leading to Diya’ s arrest alongside other conspirators. The subsequent military tribunal found Diya guilty of treason, sentencing him and his co- accused to death. The trial and its outcomes were widely criticized as being politically motivated and lacking due process.
The leaked video of Diya pleading before Abacha offered a rare glimpse into the intense power struggles and paranoia that characterized Nigeria’ s military regimes. While some interpreted his actions as evidence of guilt, others saw them as a desperate attempt to avoid execution in an environment where betrayal and suspicion were rampant.
Diya’ s fate took a dramatic turn following Abacha’ s sudden death in 1998. His successor, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, granted Diya a pardon and released him from prison, effectively sparing his life. The transition marked the beginning of Nigeria’ s move toward democracy and allowed Diya to re- enter public life, where he later became a vocal advocate for good governance and national unity.
The events surrounding the 1997 coup plot remain a contentious chapter in Nigeria’ s history, reflecting the dangers of unchecked power and the precarious nature of survival within a military dictatorship. Diya’ s story, from his rise in the military to his near execution and eventual redemption, serves as a reminder of the complexities and human cost of authoritarian rule.
