Why Gowon Reneged on Aburi Accord
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Aburi Accord Edition 2 ... Part 2
State Affairs 27 Mar 2024
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The Aburi Accord is a significant historical agreement that emerged from a meeting held in Aburi, Ghana, in January 1967, during the stages leading to the Nigerian-Biafran War. The meeting was attended by high-ranking officials from both the Nigerian government and the Eastern Region.
At the heart of the Accord was the attempt to find a peaceful resolution to the escalating conflict between the Nigerian federal government, led by General Yakubu Gowon, and the secessionist Biafran authorities, led by Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu.
The Accord aimed to address key issues, including the allocation of resources, control over regional affairs, and the status of the Eastern Region within Nigeria. During the meeting, a series of agreements were reached, with both sides consenting to a framework for a federal system that would grant more autonomy to the regions, including Biafra. The accord also outlined plans for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of federal troops from Biafran territories.
However, despite the initial optimism surrounding the Accord, subsequent disagreements and mistrust between the two parties led to its collapse. The failure to implement the agreements laid out in Aburi ultimately led to a full blown civil war, which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread suffering.
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