Former Olusegun Obasanjo has said said that he never knew that former Head of State, retired General Yakubu Gowon, wrote a lettler in which he pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha not to execute him.
Gowon had, during the first ever Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival at the weekend, disclosed how he pleaded with Abacha not to execute Obasanjo over alleged coup.
Reacting to Gowon’s revelation the next day at the same event, Obasanjo said he was not aware that Gowon made such effort until he mentioned it that day at the carol.
“I want to acknowledge my boss, General Yakubu Gowon. Yesterday he made a revelation and I have to thank you specifically for that.
“When I came out of prison, I had the opportunity to thank friends, inside and outside the country who contributed to appeal and pray for my release from prison.
“And I went round the world thanking those that have been appealing and praying for my release from prison. But I did not know that you wrote a personal letter for my release until you said it yesterday; I thank you for that,” Obasanjo said.
