Posted 2/23/2024, 1:46:44 PM
Gowon Urges Patience for Tinubu, Recalls Facing Criticism during Civil War
- Gowon told President Tinubu not to worry about criticisms from Nigerians on his performance as president
- Gowon said he faced similar criticisms as a leader during the 1967 Civil War, which many thought would destroy Nigeria
- Gowon asked Nigerians to give Tinubu more time to solve problems
- Gowon said leaders always face criticism, but have more information than the public
- Sam Amadi criticized Gowon's comments, saying going to civil war was a failure and not an achievement to be proud of