- General Yakubu Gowon has said whatever the north does must serve the greater interest of Nigeria
- Gowon revealed that he supported the creation of multiple states in the 60s, “to prevent any one region from becoming too powerful”
- Legit.ng reports that Gowon is a former head of state who led the federal military government war efforts during the Nigerian civil war of 1967 to 1970
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.
FCT, Abuja – Yakubu Gowon, a former military head of state, has said he championed the division of Nigeria into 12 states to douse tension and remove the fear of northern domination.
