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Nigeria: Asaba Massacre – Obasanjo Urges Forgiveness, Reconciliation

Nigeria: Asaba Massacre – Obasanjo Urges Forgiveness, Reconciliation

The Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge questioned former President Obasanjo’s “never again” appeal, recalling that the Odi killings occurred during Obasanjo’s administration as president.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged survivors and families of victims of the 1967 Asaba Massacre to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation.

Mr Obasanjo made the call on Wednesday while participating virtually as chairman of the occasion at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba.

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