Civil War: Gowon Reveals How Obasanjo Refused To Serve Under Murtala

Naijanews | 20-05-2026 04:02am |

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo declined a military appointment during the Nigerian Civil War that would have placed him under General Murtala Mohammed's command. This revelation highlights the complexities of military leadership and personal decisions during a critical period in Nigeria's history. Gowon emphasized the significance of this decision in the context of wartime dynamics and the relationships among military leaders.

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