GENTLE JACK, YAKUBU GOWON

Yakubu Dan-Yumma "Jack" Gowon born 19 October 1934 is a retired Nigerian army general and military leader.

As head of state of Nigeria, Gowon presided over a controversial Nigerian Civil War and delivered the famous "no victor, no vanquished" speech at the war's end to promote healing and reconciliation.

The Nigerian Civil War is listed as one of the deadliest in modern history, with some accusing Gowon of crimes against humanity and genocide.

Gowon maintains that he committed no wrongdoing during the war and that his leadership saved the country.

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