The Rise and Fall of Yakubu Gowon

[@irenegaruba6468]

His overthrow was a bloodless coup because he was a good man. He just needed to be more strict. He was not corrupt though his administration was. He was the youngest ruler we had. May you continue to be blessed!

[@aishaaleem412]

Thats how coup should be blood not full of anger hate and spite

[@therealistOba]

Lol, the same man that set the whole north against the igbos? 😊

[@irenegaruba6468]

@@therealistObaStop lying! Gowon didn’t do that! Keep the anger down and think of the Igbo led coup of January 1966 that annihilated Balewa, the golden voice of Africa! A humble and beloved man all over Africa and the world. (Check him out online). The bloody coup led by ambition and jealousy made Igbos overthrow the government only targeting Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, (Hausa), Akintola(Yoruba). Sir Ahmadu Bello,(Hausa), who was shot with his wives, Okotie-Eboh,(Warri), all non Igbos. The top military officers who again were killed with their wives, some in front of their kids, mostly Yorubas, (were all non Igbos.) The Igbo leaders, Azikwe, Okpara, Ironsi were all conveniently spared. Human nature does non take evil done against their people very well. I’m sure you remember Ironsi’s assassination because he was one of yours. What do you think triggered second coup and the killings? I don’t condone any of it, but it’ll help if you get to the bottom of the problem.

[@irenegaruba6468]

@@therealistOba You’re free to say what you’re not informed about.

[@LabaraNdonia]

A good man who murdered over 3 million Ibo women and children via state policy of starvation, a war crime?. Why dont you just shut up.

[@omotanwaayeni6028]

Love love love how this reader reads; so original and confident!

[@oceejekwam6829]

Gowon handled his humiliation gracefully in the public eye.

[@ugiagbewilfrediyore8171]

Yakubu Gowon did not fall, he was a hero to us who are Nigerians

[@YITV]

The story telling lacks video clips of Gowon from different speeches he gave. These are available and will make the the story more alive. 👌🏾

[@ThereIsStillHOPE4U]

Copyright issues

[@michaelbabbs7585]

The best military Head of state in Nigeria history.Very dignified and smart

[@denniskcobi3470]

Yet his primitive system of government which Nigeria is still using till today is what keeps you out of job no development no electricity tribe or regions will not developed or move forward than others state governor can not create jobs from the resources in his state and more

[@therealistOba]

That should be Muritala Muhammad

[@shebanyan]

Point of correction, the planner and runner of the coup was Shehu Yar'dua not Joe Garba. It look a very long time for Yar'dua to convince Garba who gave the bloodless position. Joe Garba was Langtang and Gowon was Ngas both from plateau state but not kinsmen. Gowon was a victim of the 'Arewa' and 'namune' northern unity, but the muslims played him in many ways including handing over missionary schools to states (which got inslamized in the north) and northern elders (muslim emirs) held a meeting with Gowon and advised him to postpone handing over to civilians, which was later used a reason for the coup. There is more context but I'll leave these points for now.

[@chriskewe4238]

Spot on. He was a pawn in the hands of northern leaders. He was born and raised amongst them to know the consequences of working against them.

[@epictestsandquizzes]

Joe Garba and Theophelus Danjuma were all Christians.

[@hazmanriess8949]

Soo sad, Gowon was surrounding by Corroupted Governors, Generals, Commisonners and chief public administrators,local council cities. All of them ambitios to become millionares.

[@Searchforuhuru]

Love these Documentaries

[@inyourselfbelieve1013]

Our children need to start learning African history. Enough of learning Mungo Park discovering Nigeria, lords and Queens of Europe

[@naturalblockade3412]

Your advice is too late. African history was offered in many secondary schools as far back as the mid 1960s. On another note African history includes Mungo Park but not that he discovered Nigeria.

[@calebadamu9912]

Nice documentary however Yakubu Gowon had his basic military training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. That was where he got the nickname “Jack”. Ojukwu always called him jack Gowon because he too was an alumni of RMA Sandhurst.

[@ooob464]

And the Queen likes him

[@benedictnwabuzor4401]

It was also a nickname given by the colonial military instructors who were not conversant with their native names

[@MoManny]

Imagine what was going through Gowon’s mind when the man came over to whisper a coup had happened in Nigeria; one of those rare moments in history caught on camera where you’re watching the man for his reaction. We would also see something similar when George Bush was informed at the kids’ school that planes had flown into the World Trade Center. That clip is all about his reaction and trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy in a moment when the country would never be the same again.

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

It serves him right my dear. Gowon was the one of the most military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of that region to the hands of tyrants. He can't even live in his home town, so it's a big disgrace. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the fore northern states would have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon after the civil wars. I'm happy her alive to witness the massive disgrace and negative effect it has on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@kogiman]

He must have felt empty. Him shock. Ooomo. I don't feel sorry for power players

[@daviddaniel7468]

​@@abiodunbolaji6691hello am from the same village as yakubu Gowon when I heard he ruled Nigeria I was happy after a lot of research I discover that he failed miserable I tried explaining all of these to my family dey wouldn't listen dey felt he did a good job but I have done good study of his time in power and discover it was all hype he did nothing

[@irenegaruba6468]

@@kogiman Believe me, he didn’t need anyone’s sympathy.

[@Ope-fr5hu]

Gowon was a good man, no greed, and very articulate man.

[@MrIbadanBoy]

Loving this already.. You guys are just so amazing

[@HistoryVille]

Thank you so much.

[@Akandestoryteller]

I concur

[@Word.oesokefun]

I like Gowon. From this documentary and other reports about him, I do not see in Gowon a man hungry for power. I read that he did not participate in the coup that brought him to power. And when his time was up, he never fought to retain power. He even shrugged off the coup reports like, "If it happens, it happens." And he radioed support for Murtala through the Nigerian air space. Secondly, we did not hear reports of cruelty from him or personal corruption during his regime (outside of Biafra which was a war situation). Thirdly, his magnanimous reintegration of Biafrans after defeating them in battle and letting their military leaders go was very merciful by a military leader. Overall, he comes across as a peaceful Nigerian dictator who minimized confrontation and bloodshed.

[@simonchord1]

But he is the reason the war happened...he didn't keep to the agreements made at the meeting in Ghana with officers in charge of the regions especially protecting the eastern region.

[@Word.oesokefun]

@@simonchord1 I am looking forward to the day that Nigeria will return to its former state before 1967. That's when we will really start getting it right again.

[@jeffreychukwufumnanya3097]

The same person who declared war?

[@Word.oesokefun]

@@jeffreychukwufumnanya3097 Ojukwu declared war.

[@earnestmwape8142]

I his documentary, it's an inspiration leadership.✍️

[@osobaolanrewaju2382]

I Love the voice of this narrator ❤️

[@Akandestoryteller]

Top notch content and very addictive you guys are the best

[@HistoryVille]

Thank you. 😊

[@mikkelmichael9944]

Gowon was the best military head of state, a very good man.

[@WW24343]

Why was he overthrow in the first place can you explain

[@mikkelmichael9944]

All the coup that took place in Nigeria after independence, can u explain?

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

Gowon was the one of the most military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of that region to the hands of tyrants. He can't even live in his home town, so it's a big disgrace. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the fore northern states would have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon after the civil wars. I'm happy her alive to witness the massive disgrace and negative effect it has on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@Mansur_Mulki]

​@@abiodunbolaji6691shame on you not a great leader

[@abdurrahmanabubakar98]

another banger!!!! juicy content more grease to your elbow, i put it to you that your pronunciation of names is cut and clear.

[@HistoryVille]

Thank you. 😊

[@Rotimi-zb1vc]

Nigerian people can not forget the legend,as general yakubu Gowon

[@grounddove4362]

He trained at the prestigious Military Academy Sandhurst in England...you forget to Mention that.

[@HispleMedia]

Great job historyville, you have been a great inspiration to us!! Keep up the good work.

[@HistoryVille]

Thank you. You are doing a great job yourself.

[@HispleMedia]

@@HistoryVille thank you

[@apostleadebowaleadesida4222]

AQQ

[@longtongkumwar8791]

Gowon trained at RMA Sandhurst before he was commissioned.

[@yobo1132]

He no go better for all the Fulani people in Nigeria mostly Buhari oloriburuku

[@samuelosei-somuah3072]

A man of Quality and performance!

[@meritbrownihe]

😂🤣😂🤣. Which history you de read?

[@carmelmulroy6459]

He killed thousands of innocent citizens by starving them.

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

Gowon was the one of the most military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of that region to the hands of tyrants. He can't even live in his home town, so it's a big disgrace. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the fore northern states would have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon after the civil wars. I'm happy her alive to witness the massive disgrace and negative effect it has on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@aklandmoney]

Enjoy the documentary.... So interesting to know much about this country military coup and Nigeria position in Africa continent

[@oliviayoung5393]

Yakubu Gowon is probably the only real Christian head of State Nigeria has had. Unfortunately he had no experience in ruling, and was Unfortunately surrounded by ignorant leaders like himself plus unscrupulous corrupt governors, commissioners (and so on), of the states he created. Since Gowon, none of his successors have applied any conscience to their duty and country. It's been roguery galore, I suppose!

[@waskyhenry6306]

Christian head of State, who used the help of other religion to destroy the very Christian faith you claim.

[@jamesbobai6727]

gowon was a good man

[@Bio54633]

The narration is peppered with conjecture and opinions. It might have been better if they had limited it to the facts alone. Of all the presidents and heads of state of my lifetime Gowon has been the best.

[@DavidOfosuAppiah]

Interesting documentary and historical narrative.

[@michealasomugha7416]

Superb. Love this piece. Mwah

[@justiceonyemah2468]

Now I'm understanding God's words more. So Gowon betrayed Ojukwu in aburi and so his own right hand man betrayed him. Oh God just have mercy on me

[@naturalblockade3412]

The keyword regarding Ojukwu and Gowon is not "betray". Gowon in the name of peace gave too much to Ojukwu but later withdrew the concessions.

[@jennifercollins7764]

Betrayals always come from the closest ones( and I dont mean one's shadow) and it hurts deep Trust no one

[@irenegaruba6468]

Gowon has had a beautiful life despite the betrayal. God’s with him because he was the best Nigeria has ever had.

[@mommyayyadkitchen6513]

He agreed too much until he went back and was advised by his team the impact of what he gave Ojukwu for the sake of peace .

[@lauraosinachi2658]

​@@naturalblockade3412he did not Keep the agreement, this was what led to the civil war, he instead went to his slave masters, the British, who told him what to do

[@revchinenyelemuelonwuegbuc1622]

When you can't be trusted, you shouldn't trust close friend.He did such to Ironsi so the tide came visiting.

[@SamuelNumshi]

Gowon is the great lion 🦁🦁 we Will never forget about you

[@apostleadebowaleadesida4222]

Gowon was too relaxed and trusting.

[@anthonyobioraokeke3788]

Same with Aguiyi Ironsi

[@pamelaerigha7745]

You’re an amazing narrator I love you❤️❤️

[@HistoryVille]

🥰🥰

[@obynoomere1280]

Nice work.

[@HistoryVille]

Thank you.

[@kanayoAkpunonu]

Promoted by the Nigeria neocolonialist, The Fulani and after he had help them wiped out Christian majority the Easterners, they eventually overthrow him and put their man.

[@debolaezekiel3634]

Yakubu Gowon is culpable in Murtala's coup...😮

[@benedictnwabuzor4401]

A gentleman but also naive

[@kayceesam4972]

Gowan is a product of Sandhurst and you didn't say it

[@slyreal7352]

This man should have allowed Aburi accord to stay by now we would be better than where we are today

[@saniadamu4543]

A shattered dream

[@naturalblockade3412]

Not likely. Regionalism would have superseded nationalism. The present calls for "biafra"and "yoruba" nations smacks of regionalism. Plus Gowon gave too many concessions to Ojukwu in the Aburi accord which however is not legally binding.

[@irenegaruba6468]

He did not trust Ojukwu either. No one from either side trusted each other. Gowon just came ahead.

[@omoosagie7884]

He is a powerful man

[@jamesokello9812]

Go on with one Nigeria.

[@irenegaruba48]

Gowon rose, he never fell.

[@oyekalekehinde8645]

This guys rule at there younger age not like the old cargos of nowadays that represent without the interest of the people

[@kinguche9208]

They’re still ruling . Same solder boys

[@udob4939]

Uhm those younger men ruined Nigeria so regardless of age Nigeria has been cursed with terrible leaders

[@kinguche9208]

@@udob4939 exactly

[@thomason9848]

They're still in government till date

[@vincentjohnson435]

@@udob4939 power, money, and pride overwhelmed them.

[@khalidbashir4017]

Tye man

[@sunnyugobest663]

Our problem did not start today, gowon was the hid cold killer.that why d word say any thing that goes around come around.go to his only home town in pleatue no peace or love look ppl are all always kill by fulani, in Jos' I wish he understood what chukwu what was doing. I believe by now Nigeria would being in peace.

[@ogechiokata4306]

The killings happening in the east nko even his state plateau our people full there enough of blaming Gowon for the genocide the real culprit was ojukwu

[@Desmond_M]

One of the founding fathers of all the problems in Nigeria today!

[@naturalblockade3412]

Gowon is "one of the founding fathers of all the problems in Nigeria today"? Where do you place Babangida? And Ironsi?

[@Desmond_M]

@@naturalblockade3412 They’re in the same WhatsApp group and Gowon is the group’s admin

[@naturalblockade3412]

@@Desmond_M Gowon, Babangida and Ironsi are in the same WhatsApp group? What are you talking about? Also, do you mean Gowon or Godwon? If you mean Gowon, how is he the group's administrator?

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

Gowon administration is the worst. Gowon was the one of the worst military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of that region to the hands of tyrants. He can't even live in his home town, so it's a big disgrace. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the fore northern states would have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon after the civil wars. I'm happy her alive to witness the massive disgrace and negative effect it has on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@anthonyobioraokeke3788]

​@@naturalblockade3412 Gowon is the worst. 9yrs of emptiness. A clueless man he is. Was he the same nincompoop that said "Nigeria has to too much money but how to spend it was the problem"

[@mercifulnwafor9094]

People will always have varying tastes though. I see nothing wrong with the narrator's voice.

[@abodeofhaven1]

How' is it always rise and fall?

[@kel1404]

Garba was not initially involved, he was warned not to resist otherwise it would be bloody

[@michaelelias6706]

The young man wasted his opportunity.

[@havilahsam-aliyu783]

I love the content you put out. Amazing!!!👏👏👏👏👏 [P.S; I'm a voice over artist and narrator, and if you need/want, I can lend my voice to your works👍🤞]

[@HistoryVille]

Thank you, Havilah.

[@HispleMedia]

Interested!

[@saint-ativie4388]

Where is Joe Garba now? Where is Muritala Mohamend now? Nevertheless Gen. Yakubu Gowon is still with us etc

[@irenegaruba6468]

And Dimka?

[@oliviayoung5393]

Gowon still believed in pursuing of excellence hence he tried to study political science in England. But that was after his messy rule in which he had no control over the stealing and looting of his colleagues. Wish he was knowledgeable about what he was doing before he became head of state, he would have done better because Gowon had a conscience. But he went in for the degree after the fact of his weak presidency. But did those who topple him do any better? Have they done better since then? Now, after Islamic jihadist Buhari's stupid rule, every ethnic group wants out of the Contraption!

[@kinguche9208]

Danjuma has be a betrayal since his life

[@Mansur_Mulki]

He betraye who?

[@kinguche9208]

@@Mansur_Mulki his boss Ironsi

[@Mansur_Mulki]

@@kinguche9208ironsy didn't take action on army that killed northern leaders

[@kinguche9208]

@@Mansur_Mulki the army that are already in prison waiting for death ? I don’t understand how you want to justify evil Danjuma did but history have it that his a betrayal. And a living criminal

[@Mansur_Mulki]

@@kinguche9208ironsy didn't arrest nzegou and ifeajuna

[@kennyking9667]

Jack gowon

[@ProffessionalGuy]

I know his grandson, he is just a sweet old man, deaf as a post

[@samajiboye4871]

Smart

[@alausasule-nf5jn]

Thank you, if we are still in army regime I think Nigeria we better than this

[@ibiyeomieibi-davids4684]

He didn't fall. No one is meant to rule forever

[@burbahawa]

Nigeria is like an Anime show

[@mazimadu]

😆

[@gerald1495]

can't wait for the second civil war arc

[@jjmandong]

@@gerald1495 say no to war it is not a good sight to behold

[@dondon7771]

......."Organisation of African Unity", and not Organisation of African Union"

[@JuliusIyekekpolor-j2u]

Gen.Yakubu Gowon the best Head of state Nigeria had ever produced.

[@ayomideoluwafemi3300]

This documentary is not Coordinated.

[@collinsohikhueme469]

What else do you want? American ascent?

[@jumboosisioma7890]

Like Ironsi, Gowan failed to see the wickedness of the fulanis. He and his benue plateau brothers paid for it

[@saniadamu4543]

Those fulanis that you hate brought Gowon to power

[@uchesoti1114]

@@saniadamu4543, the choice, rather the acceptance, of Gowon was because of convenience. Gowon was the highest ranking officer from the north after the brutal elimination of Maj. Gen. Ironsi and pogrom of igbos. The next to Ironsi was a Yoruba officer and Ojukwu, who was senior to Gowon. Though Gowon was from a northern minority, they preferred him to a southerner and to get the support of the northern minority too.

[@meritbrownihe]

No he was involved in it. Ojukwu complained to him about the killing of the igbos. But he did nothing to stop it. Bur when ojukwu took actions that will compensate the igbo who lost much.. gowon blocked the economic system of the igbo land.

[@inyourselfbelieve1013]

UK is where they go, after all that's where they transfer all African resources

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

Gowon was the one of the worst military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of residents of those region to the hands of northern state tyrants. He can't even live in his home town (Jos), so it's a big disgrace to him. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office (irrespective of where anyone comes from) but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the core northern states leaders (kano, katsina, Borno, Kaduna e.t.c) would not have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration (whether for number 1 or number 2 position)? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them as vice president. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon administration after the civil wars. I'm happy he alive and a living testament to the massive humiliation and unrest in his region. It is a disgrace and this negative effect is on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@CHUKWUKADIBIA1]

The Fulani Oligarchy used him mercilessly and very well and even ensured they tied his hands even as a head of state. He was to do their bidding without a murmur. Now thesame people are mowing down all that is left in Plateau State and the government of the day is turning a blind eye, always telling us the old and useless mantra - No stone will be left unturned to get and bring to book the perpetrators of the atrocities. Where in Nigeria have you seen Fulanis in police cells let alone in the prisons as inmates? They are all sacred cows.

[@akhimiehoolufemipius9489]

Most of u are not saying the real fact, Gowon too kill this country, corruptions started from his regime,Aguyi Irosi was nice, Gowon people assassinate Muritala Mohammed..if u have a good families background from Lagos, u will know more of the history of Nigeria leaders in the 1960 to 1979..I rest my.......😂😂😂😢😂😂😂

[@qadarsaeed]

General gawon was and still states man✌️✌️

[@princesschuku9656]

Please where is our normal narrator.

[@HistoryVille]

😀😀😀 This one is normal too.

[@johnsonolajide4647]

@@HistoryVille This one is normal too, but wasn't normal like that man. I love that man voice. His good and sweet voice makes me watched your program. I miss his voice. Please please please we want him to take over again. I cannot wait for him to be back. Thank you I hope to see our man come back asap.

[@bolajic.dayoowoyemi8239]

He was promoted every week!!! Nonsense 😂

[@gaj1234]

Don't hate the player..hate the game instead lool..officers are often promoted faster than the other ranks..that is just basically how it is in the military.

[@meritbrownihe]

Only for the hausa/fulanis

[@toochukwuowoh606]

Gowon was a big fool, that's why his people are still slaves to Fulanis

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

I finally saw someone with a good constructive criticism of this Gowon of a guy. Gowon was the one of the worst military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of that region to the hands of tyrants. He can't even live in his home town, so it's a big disgrace. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the fore northern states would have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon after the civil wars. I'm happy her alive to witness the massive disgrace and negative effect it has on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@CHUKWUKADIBIA1]

They placed him there. He who pays the piper dictates the tune, and these oligarchs are ruthless in that. He probably could not help himself nor edge himself out alive.

[@davidbunshak1888]

This is baseless because it's anti-Gowon reporter

[@aloyukeje7160]

Sorry for Gowon his arrogance made him to loose, betraying abbury accord also added to his failure

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

Gowon was the one of the most military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of that region to the hands of tyrants. He can't even live in his home town, so it's a big disgrace. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the fore northern states would have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon after the civil wars. I'm happy her alive to witness the massive disgrace and negative effect it has on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@abiodunbolaji6691]

Gowon was the one of the worst military president in that era. He's the reason power resides in the north till today. He came from where I could call a minority state, and yet, sold his freedom and that of that region to the hands of tyrants. He can't even live in his home town, so it's a big disgrace. He had the opportunity to fix Nigeria and ensure there is a equal right of any Nigerian to the highest position in office but he failed woefully. Who says Nigeria won't be better if we are divided? Who says the fore northern states would have combat the greedy taste for power at any administration? If south has a president, northern council of cabals don't want a minority representing them. Who do they refer to as minority? The Jos, the Nassarawa, the Adamawas, thks to the shameless restructure agenda of Gowon after the civil wars. I'm happy her alive to witness the massive disgrace and negative effect it has on him. The genesis of Nigeria problem started from General Yakubu Gowon (Go on with one nation, without a meaningful strategy in place). Shame on him!!!

[@giboskicares]

He was not four star general. None of those generation went beyond Major General. IBB belongs to 2nd generation and they were the generation that first went beyond Major General, though from the rank of a Brigadier General to General are all referred to Generals.

[@oluwatimilehinjimoh460]

Beautiful documentry but i feel next time a some of the names you called wer not yoruba names and shouldnt be called like one

[@CHUKWUKADIBIA1]

😂😂

[@CHUKWUKADIBIA1]

They tried, did they not?

[@Flynn943]

This is why Nigeria is failing. Ehat they did to the Igbo's

[@mostskillful6672]

I dont like this change of vioce i swear. Documentary is always done be male voice. I think it is for a reason. Because a males voice has a more serious tone .

[@engobopeter4910]

The male voice is not only serious but more like a Nigerian.. The voice goes with action.. It captures your attention and focus..

[@oluwatoyinakinnusotu5737]

What kind of sexist trash statement is this? Then don't watch

[@mostskillful6672]

@@engobopeter4910 may God bless you in jesus name , my brother. Amen. As a documentary junkie i know what i am saying. Ok apart from the change of vioce, the girl sounds like she is reading it from a book to us. We documentary junkies pick that up. There is a fundamental to everything, we think it is just vioce but no

[@mostskillful6672]

@@oluwatoyinakinnusotu5737 i don't know if you are a female supporting your kind. But even though i am wrong about the vioce (which i apologize) the narrator sounds like she is reading it from a book to us. That is poor narrating. I am a documentary junkie and i can tell the difference now. You need to cram it and gist it to us off hand. That is a fundamental. Narrating is not just vioce. I have seen vin diesel do a poor work on narrating because he was reading it to us instead of 'gisting' it. So tell her to go to school and study mass communication. Documentary is not just about voice. Thank you

[@oluwatoyinakinnusotu6929]

@@mostskillful6672 No i’m not female just not ignorant smh if you didn’t like her tone then that’s fine but don’t say it’s because a “makes voice is more serious” please come to the 21st century

[@akinyelebalogun]

Those years were tougher and full of treshery.

[@primeminister51]

Gowon saw an opening he couldn't resist to become a head of state. He couldn't resist it even if it meant the killing of his mentor, benefactor, and boss to achieve his ambition. History will always view him as a cowardly despot who mercilessly oversaw the killings of millions of the Igbos through a genocidal war and the subsequent economic blockade implemented against the Eastern region of Nigeria. The resultant effect was consequential mass starvation and unprecedented breakout of diseases. He is still ranked as one of the most brutal leaders in the world earning comparison with the worst of them all.

[@CHUKWUKADIBIA1]

He surrounded himself by bloodthirsty demons among humans, while others he did not sorround himself with, barged and manoeuvred themselves into his administrative camp. He then believed that jaw-jawing will make them change, but no. They besmeared him with whatever negative trait he had as a leader. His “No victor no vanquished “ mantra was from the heart, but not acceptable to the cabal that was busy using him as a front for their atrocities. I know and pray that God will forgive him.