Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has set the record straight, reaffirming his stance on national unity.
Speaking to former Anambra Governor Peter Obi, Gowon emphasized that he never viewed the Igbos as enemies during the Nigerian Civil War.
Reflecting on January 15, 1970—the day the war ended—he declared, “I saw Igbos as equal to any other Nigerians.”
His message is a powerful reminder of his commitment to a united Nigeria, even in the face of historical divisions.
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