Gowon: I Had Foreknowledge of 1975 Coup That Ousted Me, But Wasn’t Bothered
General Gowon says he knew about the 1975 coup in advance but chose not to act because he didn’t bother him
General Gowon says he knew about the 1975 coup in advance but chose not to act because he didn’t bother him
Gowon says Aburi Accord failed partly because Ojukwu insisted regional governors must control the military zones.
Gowon says he had no prior knowledge of the July 1966 counter-coup and tried warning Ironsi, but it was too late.
Gowon says he wasn’t trained to govern, but relied on his home upbringing and training to stabilise Nigeria post-coup.
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