Gowon reveals major reason Abacha did not kill Obasanjo

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, revealed that he intervened on behalf of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was sentenced to death in 1995 for an alleged coup plot.

Gowon shared this information at the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau Government.

According to Gowon, he wrote a letter to the late General Sani Abacha, pleading with him not to execute Obasanjo.

Considering the circumstances, Gowon’s efforts to save Obasanjo’s life were remarkable.

Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 and convicted of being part of a planned coup to overthrow Abacha’s government.

Despite pleading innocent, Obasanjo was sentenced to death and spent three years in prison before being released in 1998 following Abacha’s death.

Gowon’s intervention on behalf of Obasanjo is a testament to his commitment to… Read the full article.