CandyDiamond:
You are on your own,[/b]even Gowon himself said that it was Ojukwu that release Owolowo from prison[b].It was on record, don't twist fact.

CandyDiamond:
You are on your own,[/b]even Gowon himself said that it was Ojukwu that release Owolowo from prison[b].It was on record, don't twist fact.

CandyDiamond:
You are on your own,[/b]even Gowon himself said that it was Ojukwu that release Owolowo from prison[b].It was on record, don't twist fact.

T9ksy:



Yeboos lies are recorded as FACTS but only in alaibo.

omonnakoda:


You folk have no shame. You lie like children
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/191679-why-i-released-awolowo-from-prison-gowon.html

A former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Thursday said his administration released the late Obafemi Awolowo from prison to end the political unrest in the South West and ensure peace across the country.

Mr. Gowon, who spoke to journalists after paying condolence visit to the Awolowos at Ikenne, also noted that he was privileged to have been used by God to ensure release of the late sage from prison.

The former head of state, who was at Ikenne on account of the death of HID Awowolo, disclosed that the late matriarch was the one who persuaded Mr. Awolowo to be part of his military government.

“’It was my fortune and I thank God that it was me that had the opportunity to release Papa from prison from Calabar to Lagos and certainly to be able to help us have peace in the West at that time and then we came,” Mr. Gowon recalled.

“Mama was very happy and very grateful for what has happened and I can assure you, that is what earned me the respect of Mama right throughout her life. But yes, what we did was alright.

“There was also a need to get papa involved and that would probably seal what we wanted to achieve, especially in the West, which was at the time pretty dicey.‎

“You’d remember Operation Wetie and then the coup and what not. So we had to seek mama’s support to see if we can get papa to come and join the government to help and of course, our hope was that when that happened we would be able to finish as quickly as possible so that we can return to democracy.

‘Yes, we really pleaded with mama; she was the one who encouraged papa to accept that invitation and so, for that, we ever remain grateful to her for what she did.‎

“You know what happened after then; we had government not totally military but with some political juggernauts as the saying goes and we were able to start in making a move towards returning to normalcy.”
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Mr. Gowon also shed light on the reasons his government delayed the return to civil rule, even when it was expected to have ruled for short time.

“Let me tell you this; it was not easy. When I became Head of State, I hoped that three months, six months the most, we would be done. But when you have problems in a nation, it is not easy to do them overnight. So, you’ve always got to give time and you’ve got to be patient for leaders to be able to get things in order,” he explained.

Mr. Gowon urged Nigerians to be patient and give Mr. Buhari more time for his administration to solve the problems of the country.‎

“Whenever any government comes in, give them time to be able to really put things right. Nigeria is not an easy place to govern,” he said.

“I can assure you there are as many problems as there are Nigerians in the world and everybody wants to do things in a particular way, in his own way and probably for his own interest. And you think of that, how are you going to get all that put together and put things right?

“I think we’ve got to be patient and then we’ve got to cooperate with the government to do the right thing. Always never be tired in telling the government what needed to be done in order to improve things.”

Mr. Gowon also noted that in paying tributes to the late matriarch it was impossible to mention Mr. Awolowo himself, who he said was instrumental to some of the successes recorded by his military

omonnakoda:

I will introduce this thread with some dates


September 1963 Awolowo was sentenced and housed in Calabar Priso


15 January 1966 Military Coup by Nzeogwu


16 January 1966 Ironsi takes over as Head of State


17 January 1966 Ojukwu Appointed as Governor of the Eastern Region



29 July 1966 Counter Coup By Northern Officers


1 August 1966 Gowon Takes over as head of State


Awolowo released from Prison 3 August 1966

So Ojukwu was in power as Governor from January 17 1966 and did not release Awolowo.

Then Gowion Takes over on 1 August 1966 and Awolowo is released on 3 August 1966 and we are asked to believe it was Ojukwu and not Gowon who released him

These folk must really take everyone for a fool

EternalTruths:


Afonjas are educated but not wise

Did Ojukwu recognize Gowon's coup.? No

So how can Gowon free Awo in a region controlled by Ojukwu

CandyDiamond:

[/b]This is just a soothing words[b],Owolowo was released by Ojukwu,his accomplices stayed in Enugu during the civil war,Owolowo was sent to his people by Ojukwu to prepare the west for Nigeria breakup,but he allowed himself to be compromised by Gowon when northerners promise him heaven on earth

zendy:
If Awolowo was released on the 3rd of August 1966, it actually supports the belief that Awolowo was released by Ojukwu.

Even though Ironsi was overthrown on the 29th of July, no one was really incharge of Nigeria for the next few days.

The first time Nigerians knew that Gowon had taken over was when he made his first announcement on the 4th of August 1966. So there is no way Gowon could have released Awolowo. For Gowon to have released Awolowo, he would have been in a position of authority for much longer.

The only person in a position of authority to have released Awolowo on the 3rd of August was Ojukwu

omonnakoda:

Gowon took over on 1 August 1966

zendy:


Not possible. Dont forget that the aim of the counter coup was not to make Gowon head of state. It was actually to seceed Northern Nigeria out of Nigeria. It took some days of negotiations to convince Murtala Mohammed and his fellow Northern coupists to drop the idea of secession and to recognise Gowon as head of state. So there is no way Ironsi could have been overthrown on the 29th of July and Gowon take over 2 days later. Nigeria had no recognised head of state as at the 1st of August.

iconTNA:
MUST YORUBAS LIE TO MAKE A POINT?


Awolowo was released by Ojukwu to prepare his people for the eventual break up of Nigeria


He rather ran to the people that put him in jail in the first place like a demented looking for succor and sold out his liberator because he was made the Promise of being President of Nigeria. He never became that because the same people who threw him in Jail for treason the first time wanted to throw him in prison again.

[/b]THIS LED TO AWOLOWO KILLING HIMSELF WITH CHILLED, MADE-IN-ABA, KILL-AND-DRY, EXPIRED RAT POISON [/b]

omonnakoda:

I will introduce this thread with some dates


September 1963 Awolowo was sentenced and housed in Calabar Priso


15 January 1966 Military Coup by Nzeogwu


16 January 1966 Ironsi takes over as Head of State


17 January 1966 Ojukwu Appointed as Governor of the Eastern Region



29 July 1966 Counter Coup By Northern Officers


1 August 1966 Gowon Takes over as head of State


Awolowo released from Prison 3 August 1966

So Ojukwu was in power as Governor from January 17 1966 and did not release Awolowo.

Then Gowion Takes over on 1 August 1966 and Awolowo is released on 3 August 1966 and we are asked to believe it was Ojukwu and not Gowon who released him

These folk must really take everyone for a fool

omonnakoda:

You people just lie like children



BROADCAST BY LT. COL. YAKUBU GOWON, AUGUST 1, 1966



‘No Trust or Confidence in a Unitary System of Government’: Lt.-Col. Gowon’s Broadcast on the Assumption of Office, 1 August 1966





This is Lt-Col. Y. Gowon, Army Chief of Staff, speaking to you.



My fellow countrymen, the year 1966 has certainly been a fateful year for our beloved country, Nigeria. I have been brought to the position today of having to shoulder the great responsibilities of this country and the armed forces with the consent of the majority of the members of the Supreme Military Council as a result of the unfortunate incident that occurred on the early morning of 29th July 1966.



However, before I dwell on the sad issue of 29th July 1966, I would like to recall to you the sad and unfortunate incidents of 15th January 1966 which bear relevance. According to the certain well-known facts, which have so far not been disclosed to the nation and the world, the country was plunged into a national disaster by the grave and unfortunate action taken by a section of the Army against the public. By this I mean that a group of officers, in conjunction with certain civilians, decided to overthrow the legal government of the day; but their efforts were thwarted by the inscrutable discipline and loyalty of the great majority of the Army and the other members of the armed forces and the police. The Army was called upon to take up the reins of government until such time that law and order had been restored. The attempt to overthrow the government of the day was done by eliminating political leaders and high-ranking Army officers, a majority of whom came from a particular section of the country. The Prime Minister lost his life during this uprising. But for the outstanding discipline and loyalty of the members of the Army who are most affected, and the other members of the armed forces and the police, the situation probably could have degenerated into a civil war.



There followed a period of determined effort of reconstruction ably shouldered by Maj-Gen. J. T. U. Aguiyi-Ironsi but, unfortunately, certain parties caused suspicion and grave doubts of the Government’s sincerity in several quarters. Thus, coupled with the already unpleasant experience of the 15th January still fresh in the minds of the majority of the people, certain parts of the country decided to agitate against the military regime which ad hitherto enjoyed country-wide support. It was, unfortunately, followed by serious rioting and bloodshed in many cities and towns in the north.



There followed a period of uneasy calm until the early hours of 29th July 1966, when the country was once again plunged into another very serious and grave situation, the second in seven months. The position on the early morning of 29th July was a report from Abeokuta garrison, that there was a mutiny and that two senior and one junior officers from a particular section of the country were killed. This soon spread to Ibadan and Ikeja. More casualties were reported in these places. The Supreme Commander was by this time at Ibadan attending the natural rulers’ conference and was due to return on the afternoon of 29th July. The Government Lodge was reported attacked and the last report was that he and the West Military Governor were both kidnapped by some soldiers. Up till now, there is no confirmation of their whereabouts. The situation was soon brought under control in these places. Very shortly afterward, at about the same time, there was a report that there were similar disturbances among the troops in the North, and that a section of the troops had taken control of all military stations in the North as well. The units of Enugu and the garrison at Benin were not involved. All is now quiet and I can assure the public that I shall do all in my power to stop any further bloodshed and to restore law, order and confidence in all parts of the country with your co-operation and goodwill.



I have now come to the most difficult part, or the most important part, of this statement. I am doing it, conscious of the great disappointment and heartbreak it will cause all true and sincere lovers of Nigeria and of Nigerian unity both at home and abroad, especially our brothers in the Commonwealth.



As a result of the recent events and the other previous similar ones, I have come to strongly believe that we cannot honestly and sincerely continue in this wise, as the basis of trust and confidence in our unitary system of government has not been able to stand the test of time. I have already remarked on the issues in question. Suffice to say that, putting all considerations to test-political, economic, as well as social-the base for unity is not there or is so badly rocked, not only once but several times. I therefore feel that we should review the issue of our national standing and see if we can help stop the country form drifting away into utter destruction. With the general consensus of opinion of all the Military Governors and other members of the Supreme and Executive Council, a decree will soon be issued to lay a firm foundation of this objective. Fellow countrymen, I sincerely hope we shall be able to resolve most of the problems that have disunited us in the past and really come to respect and trust one another in accordance with an all-round code of good conduct and etiquette.



All foreigners are assured of their personal safety and should have no fear of being molested.

I intend to continue the policy laid down in the statement by the Supreme Commander on 16th January 1966 published on 26th January 1966.



We shall also honour all international treaty obligations and commitments and all financial agreements and obligations entered into by the previous government. We are desirous of maintaining good diplomatic relationships with all countries. We therefore consider any foreign interference in any form will be regarded as an act of aggression.



All members of the armed forces are requested to keep within their barracks except on essential duties and when ordered from SHQ. Troops must not terrorise the public, as such action will discredit the new National Military Government. Any act of looting or sabotage will be dealt with severely. You are to remember that your task is to help restore law and order and confidence in the public in time of crisis.



I am convinced that with your co-operation and understanding, we shall be able to pull the country out of its present predicament. I promise you that I shall do all I can to return to civil rule as soon as it can be arranged. I also intend to pursue most vigorously the question of the release of political prisoners. Fellow countrymen, give me your support and I shall endeavour to live up to expectations. Thank you.

zendy:


While I doubt the date ascribed to this broadcast, lets assume for a second that it is true. Even if Gowon assumed power on the first of August, he still could not have released Awolowo. Outside Lagos, Gowon had little or no power. Gowon could not have released Awolowo who was in jail in the Eastern Region. Not even Ojukwu recognised him as head of state and Ojukwu was technically senior to Gowon. In the chaotic times that followed the overthrow of Ironsi, Gowon was pretty much a lame Duck president who could not do anything and no power over Military Governors like Lt Colonel Ejoor and Ojukwu

zendy:


While I doubt the date ascribed to this broadcast, lets assume for a second that it is true. Even if Gowon assumed power on the first of August, he still could not have released Awolowo. Outside Lagos, Gowon had little or no power. Gowon could not have released Awolowo who was in jail in the Eastern Region. Not even Ojukwu recognised him as head of state and Ojukwu was technically senior to Gowon. In the chaotic times that followed the overthrow of Ironsi, Gowon was pretty much a lame Duck president who could not do anything and no power over Military Governors like Lt Colonel Ejoor and Ojukwu

T9ksy:



The mere fact that Awo was jailed for federal felon in calabar prison, part of nigeria as at the time, the case was adjudicated. Ojukwu as a regional administrator was still under the payment of the national govt (including the prison governor in calabar).

Logic demands that Awo would have been re-arrested the moment he stepped foot in yorubaland and sent back to prison unless of course, he Awo, had already been pardoned by the national govt which gowon then represents.

Dedetwo:
@OP

The is another silly attempt to perfect stupidity.

omonnakoda:
Dendeiku.!! You don miss Meds this night be dat o

T9ksy:



The mere fact that Awo was jailed for federal felon in calabar prison, part of nigeria as at the time, the case was adjudicated. Ojukwu as a regional administrator was still under the payment of the national govt (including the prison governor in calabar).

Logic demands that Awo would have been re-arrested the moment he stepped foot in yorubaland and sent back to prison unless of course, he Awo, had already been pardoned by the national govt which gowon then represents.