Published • loading... • Updated
Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliation
Obasanjo called for forgiveness as Asaba leaders said remembrance, justice and a presidential apology are still needed for closure.
- On Wednesday, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo urged survivors of the 1967 Asaba Massacre to embrace forgiveness while chairing the 59th anniversary memorial in Asaba.
- The Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, declared, "There will be no closure," adding that healing requires a sitting President to apologize, noting General Yakubu Gowon apologized only after leaving office.
- Despite demanding presidential accountability, Azinge proclaimed, "We have forgiven the Taiwo family," following an apology from Major-General Ahmed Taiwo accepted by the community.
- Questioning Obasanjo's "never again" appeal, Azinge recalled that the Odi killings occurred during the former President's administration, emphasizing that remembrance and justice remain essential.
- Efforts to establish a permanent memorial centre are intensifying as Asaba prepares for the 60th anniversary next year; Chuck Nduka-Eze stated, "The message... is that Nigerian lives matter.
Insights by Ground AI
15 Articles
15 Articles
“Forgiveness, Forgiveness, And Forgiveness Again” — Obasanjo Appeals To Asaba Massacre Families, Asagba Demands Presidential Apology
The Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azinge, has called for a public apology from a sitting Nigerian president over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, saying such an acknowledgment is necessary to bring closure to survivors and victims’ families. Speaking at the massacre’s 59th anniversary memorial in Asaba on Wednesday, the traditional ruler said the community could […]
Coverage Details
Total News Sources15
Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 40%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
