Gowon’s Autobiography: Clarifying Civil War Decisions, Not Reopening Wounds

Yakubu Gowon explains that his long-awaited 881-page memoir aims to set the record straight on key policies from his administration, especially during the Nigerian Civil War. He emphasizes that the book presents his personal perspective on events often told by others. The autobiography will be unveiled on May 19 at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. Former President Bola Tinubu will serve as special guest of honour, and Theophilus Danjuma will officially launch the volume before an audience of political leaders, military veterans, diplomats, and senior officials. Gowon says he chose to write not to reopen old wounds but to clarify his reasoning and convictions at a critical crossroads in Nigeria’s history. The memoir offers fresh insight into decisions that shaped the nation during a turbulent era.

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