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Counterpart Celebrates OBJ At 87

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By Olatunji Idowu

The former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan says, access to justice, quality of elections and tribalism are some of the factors working against quality leadership in Africa.

Dr Jonathan stated this during a lecture to mark the 87th birthday of Chief Obasanjo titled quality leadership and inclusive democracy as Catalysts for Development in a strife-ridden world, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, oopl, Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.

The former president said that, there was a need to address the issues of winner takes it all in politics, noting that, when a president was elected, he was not the president of his party alone but a president of all.

In a remark, a former president of Slovenia and the Chairman of Club De Madrid Mr Danilo Turk, said the club was currently in establishing a body that would tackle corruption around the world.

Earlier, the Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun had described former president Olusegun Obasanjo as a leading voice in the quest for political emancipation and good governance.

Acknowledging Chief Obasanjo for being deeply connected to his roots, Prince Abiodun also praised him for being a respectable Democratic leader globally.

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OBJ Mourns Alaba Lawson

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the demise of the late Iyalode of Egbaland, Chief Alaba Lawson.

Chief Obasanjo, who conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of Federal Republic, MFR, on Chief Lawson in 2004 described the late Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland as a very generous personality whose life was worthwhile.

He noted that, the strictness and hardworking attributes of the late industrialist were remarkable. 

In a reaction conveyed through his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Akinyemi, former President Obasanjo said the late Chief Lawson had contributed immensely to the country’s economic growth and community development.

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Diya’s Exit, Loss of Patriot – OBJ

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By Wale Oluokun

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the life of the late Lt-General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya as a great success and accomplishment which would be long remembered after him. 

Chief Obasanjo in a statement remarks that with the demise of Lt. General Diya, the ranks of the nation’s leaders have been depleted.

The former president said the death was a loss of a dedicated and resourceful patriot who served the nation in various capacities as an Army Officer, community leader and legal practitioner.

Chief Obasanjo added that his entire family wished the late Lt. General Diya’s family the comfort and solace sorely needed during this bereavement period and great trial. 

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Politics

OBJ Votes, Give Kudos to INEC for BVAS

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By Wale Oluokun

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo also joined other Nigerians to discharge his civic responsibility of voting.

The former president, who arrived at his voting booth at Abeokuta North, ward 11 Unit 20 at 10.30 am cast his vote around 10.43 am.

Speaking shortly after voting, Chief Obasanjo said the new technology of BVAS which revealed his picture for accreditation was a welcome development.

He noted that any effort to make the country’s electoral process transparent and acceptable should be appreciated.

Chief Obasanjo was accompanied to the polling booth by the former Ondo state military governor, General Ekundayo Opaleye among others.

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OBJ Urges People of Owu Kingdom to be Cooperative

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The Balogun of Owu kingdom, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo wants the new king of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola to have full concentration while performing the traditional rite to the throne.

Chief Obasanjo gave the advice during his meeting with the new king and representatives of the Owu kingdom at his Ita-Iyalode residence in Abeokuta.

He noted that it was necessary to show the king to all Owu indigenes and assured Oba Matemilola of his support at all times.

The former president of Nigeria, who described the process of selecting a new king by the Owu people as unique, commended other chiefs that participated in the selection process.

The new Olowu had since commenced the seclusion rite to the throne, called Ipebi.

Wale Oluokun

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OBJ Condoles Oyo Government On Monarchs’ Exit

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a condolence visit to Oyo state government over the demise of two of her prominent rulers; The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi and Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Adetunji.

Chief Obasanjo who visited the Agodi  Secretariat, Ibadan condoled with the state government and families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of the souls of the two monarchs.’’ I thought I should pay condolence visit in Oyo State where within a short period of time, you have lost two of your highest traditional rulers’’,according to the former president.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo(3rd on the left), Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan(2nd on the left),Former secretary to Oyo state government, Chief Olayiwola Olakojo(2nd right).

Responding, Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde represented by the Deputy Governor,Engineer Rauf Olaniyan appreciated former president Obasanjo, describing him as a core Yoruba man who understands cultural values.

He said Oyo state government would continue to draw from his wealth of experience.

On the entourage of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo were the former Secretary to Oyo state government, Chief Olayiwola Olakojo and Otunba Oyewole Fasawe.

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Obasanjo, AbdulSalami, Atiku, 13 Governors, Ooni, Davido, others to grace Oyo Speaker’s Wedding

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As the 34year old Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin prepares to walk down the aisle with his fiancé, Olamidun Majekodunmi, former heads of State, Governors, political icons, industrialists, traditional rulers, entertainment gurus and other dignitaries across the country and beyond are set to storm the ancient city of Ibadan this weekend.

Adebo Ogundoyin, the son of the late philanthropist and business tycoon, the late Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin became the speaker of the Oyo State 9th assembly at the age of 32 following the victory of the state’s ruling party at the 2019 general election.

The wedding ceremony tagged “DO THE HONOUR” is slated to hold on the 25th and 27th, November, 2021 and is expected to be attended by influential personalities and political bigwigs including the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State, Alh AbdulSalami Abubakar, the Turaki of Adamawa, Alhaji Atiku Abukakar, 13 Governors, His Imperial Majesties – Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo and the Olubadan of Ibadanland

Among the 13 Governors are the Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Makinde who is the Chief host, the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu and their counterpart from Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

The roll call of dignitaries expected at the Wedding will equally include Speakers of States Houses of Assembly, federal and State lawmakers and legal luminaries including chief Justices.

The King of Juju Music, Sunny Ade , the popular Nigerian-American Singer David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido, Juju Gospel King, Yinka Aiyefele, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel aka Mayorkun and Ayo Balogun are amongst top Musicians expected to spice up the Wedding ceremonies.

The Turaki of Adawama, Alh Atiku Abubakar is the father of the day.

The Wedding ceremonies will hold at the International Conference Center, U.I Wedding Engagement, All Saints Anglican Church, Bodija Holy Matrimony and the Polo Club Eleyele, Ibadan Wedding Reception.

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Politics

OBJ Debunks Report On Formation Of New Political Party

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described as unfounded the report published by some media houses that he plans to form new political Party Ahead of 2023 election.

The former in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta said he was  currently in Kabul, Afghanistan, as a guest of President Ashraf Ghani noting that the said report is false and maintained that there was no plan to float a new political party now or in near future.

He said that the fabricated story was not surprising describing it as an efforts to drag him into politics.

Chief Obasanjo said he had left politics and will not go back into it.

 The former president assured Nigerians that he will continue to perform his role as a statesman focused on providing counsel, support, or solutions wherever possible in Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world. 

Wale Oluokun