In Nigeria, Denge Onoh publicly stated that former Head of State Yakubu Gowon should apologize to the Igbo people for his role in the civil war. This call was reported by Nigerian news sources including Daily Post and Nigerian Eye, highlighting ongoing tensions related to historical grievances from the civil war period. The Enugu State House of Assembly and other Nigerian actors have been involved in discussions about reconciliation and accountability.

The dispute centers on whether Gowon's actions warrant an official apology, which has implications for national unity and ethnic relations in Nigeria. The issue remains a subject of public debate and political discourse in Nigeria.