The former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he was anxious to get a copy the book “My Life of Duty and Allegiance” a Memoir of the former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, even as he explained the rational behind his absence at the book presentation on May 19 in Abuja.

The former President disclosed this responding to some journalists question on if he has read the memoir

He Said: “I am anxious to get a copy”, describing his former boss, as one “who has spanned the most turbulent and eventful part of Nigerian history since independence. And giving us his account of events is very important and he must be appreciated for the courage to do that.

“I wrote a heartfelt letter of apologies, Geneneral Gowon My Oga for my inability to attend,” Obasanjo said.
In a letter dated May 4, 2026, the former President had expressed his “deepest regrets” that, “I will be unable to attend. As the Co-chair of the Interaction Council, I have a long standing obligation to attend to a scheduled meeting of the Council in Hong Kong, which coincides with the date, May 19, 2026, of your book presentation. As a fellow patriot, you will understand that this commitment is one I cannot easily defer,” Obasanjo was quoted in the apology letter.