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A former Head of State, General
Yakubu Gowon, yesterday, revealed that he was not ready to become the Nigerian
leader after the July 1966 coup d’etat that caused the death of his
predecessor, General Aguiyi Ironsi.
Gowon stated this during an
interactive session on mentorship with youths, organised by Stand Up Nigeria to
celebrate his 80th birthday.
The former military ruler also
stated that the decision to become Head of State was made by junior military
officers who had mistrust about senior officers, and he rejected the offer.
