Obasanjo was among those detained and condemned to death by Abacha’s regime over allegations of plotting a coup to overthrow the government.
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The couple exchanged vows on April 19, 1969, at the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, during Gowon’s tenure as Nigeria’s Head of State.
Ohanaeze also said his remarks have “reopened deep wounds” among the Igbo people.
Gowon was reacting to calls by some Nigerians for the reduction of age limit to 30 years to contest for presidential position in the country.
He said: “What happened was the accident of history
The IMC believes that Jack was a victim of tribal hatred, frustration and rejection, which led to the loss of over two million Biafran civilians between 1966 and 1970, including a torn love relationship between his mother and then Colonel Gowon
However, the execution of the judgment was thwarted by the arrest of Musa by United States law enforcement officials in Dallas on the charge of importing heroin into that country.
General Gowon, who was at the Asokoro District polling unit 11 to observe proceedings, however, met no official of the Independent National Electoral Commission on ground as scheduled
Lawan said: “I have been part of the National Assembly since 1999 but today we have graduated into a better legislature
Ministers in attendance included Labaran Maku (Information); Abba Moro (Interior); and Bala Mohammed (FCT)
General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head of State and leader of Nigeria Prays, an interfaith intercessory group, visited the American…