This is completely false.
The rebellion was started by an Ngwa woman in Oloko, which is today in Ikwuano, Abia State; It spread to areas in Utu-Etim, Calabar, Opobo, Akwa Ibom areas etc
Opobo was the Provisional HQ.
Owerri was the Province
Bende was the District office then. https://twitter.com/VintageMAk/status/1306340199388123149">https://twitter.com/VintageMA...
The rebellion was started by an Ngwa woman in Oloko, which is today in Ikwuano, Abia State; It spread to areas in Utu-Etim, Calabar, Opobo, Akwa Ibom areas etc
Opobo was the Provisional HQ.
Owerri was the Province
Bende was the District office then. https://twitter.com/VintageMAk/status/1306340199388123149">https://twitter.com/VintageMA...
Aba was a commerical centre and was quite popular and of course close to Oloko.
About 10,000 women revolted in Oloko area demanding the sack of their warrant Chief, Okugo & #39;cos he had harrassed Nwayeruwa, who started the riot.
At this time, District officers were also taking
About 10,000 women revolted in Oloko area demanding the sack of their warrant Chief, Okugo & #39;cos he had harrassed Nwayeruwa, who started the riot.
At this time, District officers were also taking
an assessment of taxable properties owned by women in neighboring areas.
Women were connected through the markets ,trade and unions and that was why news spread really quickly.
By December, more than 1,500 women in Opobo joined in and marched to the District.
Women were connected through the markets ,trade and unions and that was why news spread really quickly.
By December, more than 1,500 women in Opobo joined in and marched to the District.