Was Yakubu Gowon ever reinstated as head of state after his overthrow?
Yes
No
Yes, temporarily
There were attempts
Answer
No, Yakubu Gowon was never reinstated as head of state after his overthrow. He was overthrown by General Murtala Mohammed on July 29, 1975. After being overthrown, Gowon was sent into exile in the United Kingdom. He was not allowed to return to Nigeria until 1989.
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