I Am satisfied Nigeria Is still one After That 'little Fracas' - Yakubu Gowon

 

I am satisfied that we are still existing as a united nation and successively transitioning democracy from one administration to another - Ex-Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon

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The Nigeria-Biafra civil war that claimed between 500,000 and three million lives was “little fracas,” says former military head of state Yakubu Gowon.

“Little fracas” that President Muhammadu Buhari said killed one million people.

The ex-military leader presided over the bloodiest violent conflict in the country and is fondly remembered for his “no vanquished, no victor” statement.

“As far as I’m concerned, I’m satisfied that we are still existing as a united nation after that little fracas,” Mr Gowon said in a brief ARISE TV interview on Monday against the backdrop of the presidential inauguration of Bola Tinubu.

“Thank God we have made it to 60 years, and I hope we’ll make another 60 years. I may not be here.”

The Nigeria-Biafra war broke out in 1967 following the South-East’s secession from Nigeria. The war lasted over 30 months, ending in 1970.

Though Mr Gowon back then declared the war “no victory no vanquish,” historians are still lamenting the country’s failure to ensure a proper reconciliation and closure over 50 years on.