Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey
Vice Admiral Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey (died 12 December 1990) [1] was a Nigerian naval officer who served, at various times, as head of the Nigerian Navy,[2] acting Foreign Minister,[3] and Chief of Staff of the Supreme Headquarters,[4] making him the de facto Vice President of Nigeria during Yakubu Gowon's regime. He was forced into retirement by Murtala Mohammed,[4] who overthrew Gowon in a coup.
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1990-12-12 |
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