Biafra: Gowon under fire over account of civil war

Sunnewsonline | 09-06-2026 03:12pm |

Dr. Chike Obidigbo, an elder statesman and convener of the Igbochukwu Organisation, has criticized retired General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's former Head of State, for allegedly omitting crucial facts regarding the genocide against the Igbo people during the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970. Obidigbo's remarks highlight concerns over the historical narrative surrounding the conflict and the impact of Gowon's account on the perception of the war's atrocities. The comments come amid ongoing discussions about the legacy of the civil war and its implications for contemporary Nigerian society.

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