Henri Maïdou

At the bidding of Bokassa, Maïdou announced on 2 February 1978 that all schoolchildren must wear a specific type of uniform by 1 October.

The uniforms were costly, and were manufactured by a company owned by Bokassa's family, the Compagnie industrielle ouanguienne des textiles.

[6] Prime Minister Ange-Félix Patassé suffered a heart attack in March 1978 and went to France to recuperate.

[3] While vice president, Maïdou gave an interview with Jeune Afrique, stating that he and Dacko were not faithful members of the regime but followed along out of terror.

"[10] Maïdou was removed from this position on 22 August 1980 and subsequently placed under house arrest, as many opposition groups opposed his appointment.

[11] Maïdou founded the Parti republicain pour le progres on 27 December and contested the March 1981 presidential election.

[3] Maïdou testified at Bokassa's trial in December 1986, stating he wanted to stage a coup even earlier but was unable due to the extensive espionage network.