Abubakar Explains Ojukwu's Refusal to Recognize Gowon During Civil War

Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar revealed why Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu refused to recognize Yakubu Gowon as Nigeria's head of state during the civil war. Abubakar stated that Ojukwu believed Gowon was not his senior in the military hierarchy.

15 Jun, 01:06 — 15 Jun, 01:06

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Civil war: Why Ojukwu refused to recognise Gowon as head of state – Abubakar

"Ojukwu refused to recognise the new head of state, insisting that in the absence of Aguiyi-Ironsi, the next in command was Brigadier Babafemi Ogundipe" The post Civil war: Why Ojukwu refused to recognise Gowon as head of state – Abubakar appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Abubakar Explains Ojukwu's Refusal to Recognize Gowon During Civil War

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