e/Agbekoya

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has glosseng: The Agbekoya Parapo Revolt of 1968-1969, popularly known as Agbekoya or the Egbe Agbekoya Revolt, was a peasant revolt in Nigerias former Western region, home to the majority of the countrys Yoruba population. It is the most well known peasant-driven political riot in western Nigerian history, and continues to be referenced by grassroots organizations as a successful example of collective action against unpopular government policies. The revolt was predominantly aimed at agitating for a reduction in taxes, though some believed there were also political catalysts.
lexicalizationeng: Agbekoya
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