Who plotted an assassination against Maga in 1961?
Christophe Bokhiri
Christophe Soglo
Justin Ahomadegbé-Tomêtin
Sourou Migan Apithy
Answer
Justin Ahomadegbé-Tomêtin was a Beninese military officer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Dahomey from 1961 to 1963. In 1961, he was accused of plotting an assassination against President Hubert Maga, but was acquitted. He was later appointed Prime Minister by Maga, but was dismissed in 1963 after a military coup.
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