Civil war: Why Ojukwu refused to recognise Gowon as head of state – Abubakar (opens original article in a new tab)

The article explains that Ojukwu did not recognize Gowon as head of state, claiming Brigadier Babafemi Ogundipe should have been next in line after Aguiyi-Ironsi during the civil war.

• Ojukwu refused to recognize Gowon as head of state
• Ojukwu believed Brigadier Babafemi Ogundipe was next in command after Aguiyi-Ironsi
• The article discusses reasons for Ojukwu's refusal during the civil war