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

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.

tonyzeal:
This is the very man that made me believe that there’s nothing like karma in this life. See talk

raphretle:
Biafrans will always hate this man..
But will always praise their Ojukwu who brainwashed them..

Racoon:
Does Nigeria still looks one to this man? People have been killed and more are being killed by the feudal power lords you lots fought the civil war to keep on the throne, yet you call that a "little fracas"?

Thank goodness General Yakubu Gowon and Lt General TY Danjuma are still alive to witness the effects of their one Nigeria war. More than 140 people were killed in Mangu LGA of his home state, yet Gowon is busy organizing "Nigeria Prays" up and down. Is that what will stop the ethno-religious lost of precious lives.

Now, TY Danjuma is telling Taraba people to people to pick up arms to defend themselves. That if they depend on the same army he served( to kill Biafrans) to protect them, that they will all die. Good morning.