Mr Gowon urged leaders across ethnic and political divides to foster inclusiveness, fairness and mutual respect.
The AANI president commended Mr Abdulsalami’s post-retirement contributions to peacebuilding and conflict resolution within and outside Nigeria.
Mr Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa Ahmed, who secured 1,271 votes.
Mr Gowon noted that their discussions focused largely on Nigeria’s economic progress.
“The late president was deeply admired across all strata of society for his decency, integrity, and exemplary life of service,” said Mr Jonathan.
He insisted that Mr Babangida offer a public apology rather than simply reflecting on the incident for the sake of his book launch.
![Former head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida. [PHOTO CREDIT: PM News]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ibrahim-Badamosi-Babangida.jpg)
Mr Mutfwang said that the event was a part of his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness.
Mr Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Mr Abacha and convicted of being part of a planned coup to overthrow his government.
The governor says Mr Gowon had written his name in gold and posterity will be kind to him.
Mamman stated that Yar’Adua governance and leadership qualities were sterling, profoundly mercurial, and legendary.
