Obasanjo says 'anxious' to read Gowon’s memoir, explains absence at book launch

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed eagerness to obtain and read 'My Life of Duty and Allegiance', the newly released memoir of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, describing the book as an important contribution to Nigeria’s historical record.

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June 5, 2026

Gowon and Obasanjo

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed eagerness to obtain and read ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’, the newly released memoir of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, describing the book as an important contribution to Nigeria’s historical record.

Obasanjo made the remark while responding to questions from journalists during a visit to his residence regarding whether he had read the memoir, which was presented to the public on May 19, 2026, in Abuja.

Obasanjo says 'anxious' to read Gowon’s memoir, explains absence at book launch

Obasanjo says 'anxious' to read Gowon’s memoir, explains absence at book launch

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