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Upon his return to Dahomey in 1970, what position did he serve?

  • Head of three-man presidential council

  • Minister of State

  • Vice President

  • Dahomeyan Army Chief of Staff

Answer

Upon his return to Dahomey in 1970, Gnassingbé Eyadéma served as the Head of a three-man presidential council. The council was formed after the death of Hubert Maga, the previous president of Dahomey. Eyadéma served as the Head of the council until 1972, when he became the sole president of the country.
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