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Obasanjo replies after Gowon said he pleaded with Abacha not to kill him

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Last updated: December 2, 2024 11:08 am
Godson Published December 2, 2024
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Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to a statement made by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late military Head of State General Sani Abacha not to execute Obasanjo.

Obasanjo was one of those imprisoned by the regime of Abacha over an alleged coup plot to overthrow Abacha.

Speaking during the first Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival at 10 Commandments Prayer Altar in Du, Jos South LGA of the state, at the weekend, Gowon said he pleaded with Abacha to spare Obasanjo’s life.

Gowon explained that he wrote a letter to Abacha, telling him that God made him a leader to do good, not evil, and therefore should spare Obasanjo.

According to him, he sent the letter through his (Gowon’s) wife to be delivered to Abacha in Abuja in the night, adding that things took a different turn after that letter.

He then expressed his joy that Obasanjo did not only leave prison after spending three years in prison before his release following the death of Abacha in June 1998, but went on to become the nation’s president in 1999.

Reacting the following day while attending the same Christmas carol where Gowon spoke, Obasanjo said he was not aware that Gowon made such effort until he mentioned it the previous day at the carol.

He said he knows that many people made different efforts for his release and after that, he went round to thank them within and outside the country.

“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 appeal and pray for my release from prison.

“And I went round the world thanking those that have been appealing and praying for my release from prison. But I did not know that you wrote a personal letter for my release until you said it yesterday; I thank you for that,” Obasanjo said.

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