Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) has re-united with his son, Musa Gowon, after 48 years.
Reports say this has put to rest, decades of paternity squabble between Gowon and Musa’s late mother, Princess Edith Ike Okongwu.
Vanguard reports that Musa is a love child of the former Head of State and Ike-Okongwu, before the Biafra war.
According to reports, Musa was allegedly arrested for drug related offences and sentenced to jail for 40 years in 1992, when he was 23.
Gowon in statement, said “Following years of doubts and speculation, a DNA test was recently conducted to ascertain the paternity of Musa Gowon, who recently returned to the country.
”The results of the tests were conclusive, and they confirm his paternity. We, the family, are working to assist in his rehabilitation following a very difficult period in his life.
”As we look forward to the future with faith in God, we request that our privacy be respected.”
President Obama granted Musa pardon and he was let out on grounds of good behaviour.
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