Obasanjo Replies Gowon, Says I’m Unaware He Asked Abacha Not To Kill Me

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to a revelation by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), that he (Gowon) intervened with the late General Sani Abacha to spare Obasanjo’s life during his imprisonment. Obasanjo was among those detained and condemned to death by Abacha’s regime over allegations of plotting a coup to overthrow the government. Speaking during the inaugural Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival at the 10 Commandments Prayer Altar in Du, Jos South Local Government Area, over the weekend, Gowon disclosed that he had…

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