Ezer Weizman vs Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi

Ezer Weizman was appointed Commander of the Israeli Air Force in 1958. He modernized the force and oversaw the acquisition of French Mirage jets, which were crucial in the Six-Day War.

As Air Force commander, Weizman planned and executed the preemptive airstrikes that destroyed the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Syrian air forces on the ground. This operation secured Israeli air superiority and was decisive in the war.

Weizman served as Minister of Defense from 1977 to 1980 under Prime Minister Menachem Begin. He played a key role in the Camp David Accords and the peace treaty with Egypt.

Weizman was elected as the seventh President of Israel in March 1993. He served two terms until 2000, focusing on promoting peace and reconciliation, including supporting the Oslo Accords.

Weizman resigned as President in July 2000 after an investigation revealed he had accepted large cash gifts from a French businessman while in office. His resignation ended his political career.

Ironsi issued Decree No. 34 in 1966, abolishing Nigeria's federal system and replacing it with a unitary state. This move aimed to reduce regional tensions but was widely opposed, particularly in the north, and contributed to his downfall.

Ironsi became Nigeria's first military head of state in 1966 after leading a coup that overthrew the civilian government. He suspended the constitution and established a military regime, citing corruption and political instability.

Ironsi was assassinated in 1966 during a counter-coup led by northern military officers. He was killed in Ibadan along with his host, Lieutenant Colonel Fajuyi. The coup brought Yakubu Gowon to power and deepened ethnic tensions.