Former head of state,
Yakubu Gowon slumps during the funeral of late Major General David Ejoor in
Ovwor-Olomu community, Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, Friday, May 3rd.
Gowon, 84, is said to have
slumped mid-way during the military funeral oration, Gowon slumps at the grave side of late Maj Gen
David Akpodiete Ejoor.
The former Nigerian head of
states was promptly rushed by some senior military officers into the special
tenth for emergency resuscitation. They were joined by Governor Arthur Ifeanyi
Okowa and Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of the Delta State.
He is said to be in stable
condition at the moment.
General Yakubu “Jack”
Dan-Yumma Gowon was the former head of state of Nigeria, he reigned from 1966
to 1975. He took power after one military coup d’état and was overthrown in
another. During his rule, the Nigerian government prevented Biafran secession
during the 1967–70 Nigerian Civil War.
The former head of state
had marked his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Victoria Gowon. The
dinner took place at Silk Road Resturant Abuja. They were hosted by Alex
Addingi the country Director of Silk Road Restaurant, fmr Super Eagles captain
Amokachi was also at the event, which was private and had just few family
members in attendance.
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