Obasanjo Responds To Gowon’s Life-Saving Revelation

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to General Yakubu Gowon’s recent revelation that he had pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha to spare Obasanjo’s life during the military regime.

Obasanjo was imprisoned by the Abacha government on charges of plotting a coup to overthrow the regime.

At the Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos South LGA, held over the weekend, Gowon shared his efforts to save Obasanjo. He expressed his happiness that Obasanjo not only survived the ordeal after three years in prison but also went on to become Nigeria’s president in 1999, following Abacha’s death in 1998.

In response, Obasanjo acknowledged the numerous people who had worked to secure his release at the time. He mentioned that, after his release, he made sure to thank everyone who had helped him, though he was unaware of Gowon’s involvement.

He said, “I want to acknowledge my boss, General Yakubu Gowon. Yesterday, he made a revelation, and I have to thank you specifically for that. When I came out of prison, I had the opportunity to thank friends, inside and outside the country, who contributed to appealing and praying for my release. And I went around the world thanking those who had been involved in my release. But I did not know that you wrote a personal letter for my release until you said it yesterday; I thank you for that.”

The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, former governors Jonah Jang, Joshua Dariye, and Boni Haruna, among others.

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