General Gowon, a former head of state, emphasized the importance of national unity over regional interests during a meeting with the League of Northern Democrats in Abuja.
November 28, 2024 10:31 am, a former head of state , has asked politicians to prioritise national unity over regional interests.
“I am not affiliated with any political party. My only allegiance is to Nigeria. My profession shaped my belief in serving the country above all else, and I have avoided partisan politics,” he said.“I encourage others to think beyond regional interests and focus on Nigeria as a whole. Differences in opinion are natural but they should never prevent us from working together to resolve issues for the good of the country.
“It was for this reason that I supported the creation of multiple states to prevent any one region from becoming too powerful and threatening the country’s unity. “My decision to advocate for state creation stemmed from a desire to prevent the fragmentation of our nation.”
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