Gowon: When He Created 12 States, The Idea Was To Carve Out States And Break-Up Eastern Region–Keshi

Veteran diplomat and political analyst, Ambassador Joe Keshi, has offered a pointed critique of former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon’s actions during the Nigerian Civil War, particularly the creation of 12 states in 1967.

Keshi argues that the state creation was not simply a gesture of national unity or administrative reform, but a calculated political move to weaken the secessionist efforts of the Eastern Region..…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶