Our Unity Is Not Negotiable—I understood the fears of Easterners, but breakup of Nigeria was never an option I could accept–Gowon

According to a report by Vanguard published on Thursday, May 21, 2026, former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon has revisited the events leading to the Nigerian Civil War, alleging that late Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu played a major role in frustrating attempts to prevent the conflict.

Gowon made the claims in his autobiography titled My Life of Service and Allegiance, where he reflected on the political tensions, failed negotiations, and mistrust that existed between the Federal Military Government and leaders of the Eastern Region before the civil war that lasted from 1967 to 1970.

According to Gowon, several efforts were made to secure a peaceful political settlement following the widespread killings of Igbo people in parts of Northern Nigeria..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>