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Obasanjo Responds to Gowon’s Revelation About Plea to Abacha for His Life
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thanked former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), for pleading with the late General Sani Abacha to spare his life during Abacha’s regime.
Speaking at the Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos South, Gowon revealed he had written a letter to Abacha, urging him to spare Obasanjo, emphasizing that leadership should be used for good. Gowon expressed joy that Obasanjo not only survived imprisonment but went on to become Nigeria’s president in 1999.
Reacting at the same event, Obasanjo admitted he was unaware of Gowon’s efforts until the revelation. “When I came out of prison, I thanked those who appealed for my release. But I did not know you wrote a letter for my release until you said it yesterday; I thank you for that,” Obasanjo said.
Obasanjo’s release followed Abacha’s death in 1998 after spending three years in prison over an alleged coup plot.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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