It's worth noting that before he left for the meeting,he had requested the coup plotters to ensure there was no blood shed if they had to go ahead and overthrow him.He was aware of the plans.
Just seeing this for the first time. The man handled the situation like a pro. By doing that, he probably saved hundreds from fighting and dying. I am sure the new Government and him probably had a deal that they would not go after him. Either way, no one died and that was great.
Today is monday 21st October 2024. The old gentleman just turned 90, two days ago. I may have some grieviances on how he handled the civil war, but i wont be too hard on him.
Much respect to Goeon. His level of statesmanship in the brutal era of the dictatiorship 70’s is never seen. Im sure Idi-Amin and co would be wondering why give up so easily.
Pain hidden in deceitful smile. This man never kept his words. He had agreement in Ghana and went back home and tore it. That International Conference he was in didn't mean a shit to him. He simply followed the instructions of the colonist.
He was shaken inertly, by it, but with tact, he had to compose himself. He was part of change that came to Nigeria, even as it was from better to the worst.
@@andrewnazan1611 Ironically he only got to the position through war, rape and bloodshed of millions of innocents yet exited in cowardly fear of his own blood being shed...lol
General Yakubu Gowon was more interested in order than power. He ended the Civil War and worked to avert another war by agreeing with Murtala-Obasanjo coup. He would always be on the good side of history.
@@andrewnazan1611 That doesn't make him any less of coward. There was no threat of war here. He had already been over thrown! The least he could have done was have some dignity in the way he addressed the matter, rather he chose to kiss his over throwers @ss with such a cowardly speech. He was practically begging! What a shame This was the same man who waged war against the igbos when they chose to secede: when he knew the odds were ridiculously stacked in his favour... disgraceful
With utmost confidence he made that painful speech with a Golden smile
I salute his equanimity of courage
Painful? He came to power through a coup did he not?
@@sonofgarvey9466he was not part of the coup
How many options were there to him?
He handled this life changing situation on the world stage, as it happened, like a real Statesman...
No matter the country, if you stay in power long enough, you will have to make that speech or worse🦁🦁
I like your courage.
The Grace of God is sufficient for you Your Excellency.
It's worth noting that before he left for the meeting,he had requested the coup plotters to ensure there was no blood shed if they had to go ahead and overthrow him.He was aware of the plans.
Just seeing this for the first time.
The man handled the situation like a pro.
By doing that, he probably saved hundreds from fighting and dying.
I am sure the new Government and him probably had a deal that they would not go after him.
Either way, no one died and that was great.
He handled the situation well
And maturely too.
If the coup took place while he was still in Nigeria, chances are he would have been killed. God had mercy on him.
Yakubu Gowon ended it on a high note. What a way to go.
Something tells me he expected it which shows in his lack of surprise
@ exactly, he suspected but did not know for a fact it would happen. He said it himself and almost did not go to Uganda
Today is monday 21st October 2024. The old gentleman just turned 90, two days ago.
I may have some grieviances on how he handled the civil war, but i wont be too hard on him.
You have a growth mindset.
Much respect to Goeon. His level of statesmanship in the brutal era of the dictatiorship 70’s is never seen. Im sure Idi-Amin and co would be wondering why give up so easily.
idi Amin ran away when he saw real opposition, he was even more of a coward
One of the sweetest moments in life
IBB overstayed but never spoke so sweet and patriotic like that.
This is when you are trying to cover yourself from the shame & disappointment of being overthrown 🤔🤔🤔
@Taiwo Aminu..True talk bro
That was how he saved his life and that of his family, unlike Abiola.
True. He only got to this position through bloodshed in millions yet exited in cowardly fear of his own blood being shed...lol
Well educated good English. Ojukwu Gowan is coming to 🇬🇭
What an Occurance.
Such a timing, amidst league of presidents.
But Gowon showed class.
Pain hidden in deceitful smile. This man never kept his words. He had agreement in Ghana and went back home and tore it. That International Conference he was in didn't mean a shit to him. He simply followed the instructions of the colonist.
He was shaken inertly, by it, but with tact, he had to compose himself. He was part of change that came to Nigeria, even as it was from better to the worst.
I can't love Gen Yakubu Gowon less for his display of statemanship always. He is a blessing to our world
To your world not ours.
I don't think you know what a blessing is
Blessing??? Are you serious? After stealing more than half of the central bank?
The man could not defeat his opponent with bullets, so he decided to fight them with starvation.
@@joey8033And where's your evidence?
A PATRIOT PER EXCELLENCE 🎉🎉🎉.
In this speech he was practically begging.
A coward. I was ashamed just watching him display his utter cowardice. I could see the fear written all over him.
@@predicttvnet Your right bro, he was offering to still work for them.
@@predicttvnet better to be alive than go to war you know will destroy the country
@@andrewnazan1611 Ironically he only got to the position through war, rape and bloodshed of millions of innocents yet exited in cowardly fear of his own blood being shed...lol
He made that statement to shield himself from death by firing squad. Does he have a choice? No !
This man is fantastic
General Yakubu Gowon was more interested in order than power. He ended the Civil War and worked to avert another war by agreeing with Murtala-Obasanjo coup. He would always be on the good side of history.
Perfect gentleman•
Statemanly!
What you people dont understand is Gowon was like acting up as soon as he sat down the white dude whisper to him, to accept the coup and he did.
These are the uneasy times in a life time.
That was how he saved his life and that of his family, unlike Abiola.
Abiola's mandate was forcefully snatched from him.
Wow. Those times!
Brave Guy! Though I think he also came to power by the gun! Tit for tat.
No, he didn't.
Yes he did.A coup was plotted to dethrone Aguiyi Ironsi(the then head of state). He was murdered by Gowon and Gowon's allies.
He really handles the situation well with doubt.
Evil colonials scripts still playing out to date*.
Very soon your so called one Nigeria will end
God bless Yakubu gowon
Wow
The best ever. He was smart.
Best ever? Do you know about the genocide between 1967-1970?
@@charlesubochi2603 I'm sorry about your feelings my dear brother.
@@charlesubochi2603 My brother, these people don't care about genocide. Killing easterners is a blood sacrifice that feeds their demons.
Ironically he has seen the country through civil war, but his colleagues in uniform had different ideas for him. Including baba sege.
Obasanjo was never involved in any coups in Nigeria
@@adebamboadewale2344 he was deputy to late Murtala who came to power through a coup.
@@Dob.7749 Yes he was chief of General staff MM and benefited from the coup that he never participated in. Please go through his history
No body
What a coward!! What a disgrace of a man.
It is better to accept than go to war and kill people
@@andrewnazan1611 That doesn't make him any less of coward. There was no threat of war here. He had already been over thrown! The least he could have done was have some dignity in the way he addressed the matter, rather he chose to kiss his over throwers @ss with such a cowardly speech. He was practically begging! What a shame
This was the same man who waged war against the igbos when they chose to secede: when he knew the odds were ridiculously stacked in his favour... disgraceful
Someone will just come online and type nonsense