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Why I Rejected Biafra - Gowon Speaks

A former head of state, Yakubu Gowon who led the first civil war in Nigeria following the declaration of Biafra by Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu has called on those agitating for secession to have a rethink.

On his thoughts for Nigeria at 57, he said, “My prayer to all Nigerians is for them not to think of self interest by pushing for the disintegration of the nation which we had shed blood to sustain. It is more valuable to me than anything and I will certainly not be a party to or support anyone who is fomenting trouble.”

 All those who are calling for disintegration, let them think twice. Let them ask, will the authorities accept it? I can assure you I did not accept it and that is the reason why when it was threatened; we had to do something which we didn’t like to do because we know the sufferings of the people.”

 He also asked if the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was born during the civil war, adding, “ I understand that you were one of those who were supporting one Nigerian in the United Kingdom, for God’s sake, don’t foment trouble which is dangerous for this country. I will like him to consult Ebele, Ojukwu’s daughter, to know the way we related with Ojukwu; I want to see love among all Nigerians.”

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