Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed gratitude to former Military Head of State General Yakubu Gowon for his intervention during the Abacha regime, revealing that Gowon had written to Abacha to spare Obasanjo's life.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he never knew that ex-Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon begged late Sani Abacha not to kill him in prison. Obasanjo appreciated Gowon for intervening when Abacha imprisoned him over an attempted coup. During a programme on Friday, while recalling details of the coup that led to Obasanjo's imprisonment, Gowon revealed he wrote to Abacha, asking him to spare the former president's life.
In reaction to the revelations, Obasanjo appreciated Gowon, stressing that he was unaware of Gowon's personal efforts. In a statement, Obasanjo said, “I want to acknowledge my boss, General Yakubu Gowon. Yesterday, he gave us here a revelation, and I have to thank you especially for that.
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