Eight Igbo men that contributed for Shmadu Bello's legal fees in 1937

In 1937, eight Igbo men contributed to the legal fees of Ahmadu Bello, who was then a defendant in a case. These men were:

Alain Locke far left with Judge James S-Watson, Nnamdi Azikiwe, K.O. Mbadiwe, Eleanor Roosevelt & Clarence Holt at Howard University, Washingotn D.C. Circa 1960.

1. Mbonu Ojike

2. K.O. Mbadiwe

3. Nnamdi Azikiwe

4. Akanu Ibiam

5. K.C. Nwosu

6. C.C. Mojekwu

7. Okechukwu Ikejiani

8. Akwuka Odili

These individuals were prominent Igbo leaders and politicians who came together to support Ahmadu Bello, a Fulani leader and later the Sardauna of Sokoto, during his legal challenge. Their contribution reflected the spirit of unity and solidarity across ethnic lines during that period in Nigerian history.

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