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Abacha freed Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa, Diri says

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Governor Douye Diri with former President Goodluck Jonathan presenting an award to Abacha’s son, Abba Abacha, and daughter, Fatima Gumsu Abacha.

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri says late military ruler Sani Abacha freed the Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa State in 1996, as the state honoured him, Goodluck Jonathan and 61 others at its 30th anniversary.

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