A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), has given reasons for not aligning with any political party, emphasizing his loyalty to Nigeria and advocating for national unity over regional interests.
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon , has given reasons he refused to align with any political party in the country. The elder statesman made this known on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the League of Northern Democrats , led by a former Kano State governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau. The 90-year old elder statesman stated that his only allegiance is to Nigeria , adding that his profession shaped his belief in serving the country above all else.
He explained that he supported the creation of multiple states, to prevent any one region from becoming too powerful and threatening the country’s unity but to focus on national unity. The former Head of State stated that the north had to make sacrifices to address fears of domination by one region, especially given the size and population of the north, saying that the perspective was born out of extensive discussions with political leaders, chiefs, and various groups.
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