In 1969, together with four other officers he overthrew the government of Ismail al-Azhari, his coup was named the "May Revolution" and he became prime minister and chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council (RCC).
In 1969, together with four other officers Colonel Nimeiry overthrew the civilian government of Ismail al-Azhari. His coup was named the "May Revolution" and he became prime minister and chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council (RCC).