Apr 23, 2003 then in 1976, the then military head of state, murtala mohammed was assassinated, and mr obasanjo took over the reins of power. Gbenga adeniji and olaleye aluko nobel laureate, prof. As guests hurried through, they could not, however, help pausing for. Olusegun obasanjo, who steered nigeria to democracy in 1979, is chair of the advisory council of transparency international. Ideologically a nigerian nationalist, he was a member of. Jonathan slams obasanjo, says expresident canvassing to head interim govt. Olusegun obasanjos story is an incredible tale by any stretch of the imagination. Exgov arrested at book launch attended by obasanjo, gowon. Lai mohammed did a good job buhari breaks silence on.
Clark slams obasanjo over attacks on jonathan, ijaw nation. Latest news about obasanjo in nigeria today 28th april 2020. Olusegun obasanjo s story is an incredible tale by any stretch of the imagination. An intimate portrait of major chukwuma kaduna nzeogwu obasanjo, olusegun on. Joined the army and received training in nigeria and abroad. He was reported to have said that his mission was to restore nigeria and defeat separatism. Olusegun obasanjo s most popular book is my watch volume 2. An intimate portrait of major chukwuma kaduna nzeogwu. General obasanjos imprisonment in 1995 has been described by transparency international as being the result of trumpedup charges and concocted evidence heard at a secret trial alleging an offence being committed in. Olusegun obasanjo is freed from prison transparency. Olusegun obasanjo following in the steps of his previous memoirs, my command and not my will, olusegun obasanjos my watch is more than the story of the obasanjo presidency told by the man himself.
In nigeria, obasanjo is a household name, a civil war hero, an administrator, a successful farmer, the first military head of state to have organized an election and handed over successfully to a civilian government, a nationbuilder who initiated most of nigerias national heritage and a builder of men who introduced. Olusegun obasanjos my watch is more than the story of the obasanjo presidency told by the man himself. Obasanjos real father a paternity controversy it may sound stranger than fiction, but as daylight melts into darkness, the rumour about obasanjos igbo roots is gaining currency. Jul 04, 2018 he added, i dare obasanjo to meet me oneonone on any podium to present the facts of that stewardship to the nigerian people just how did you, in eight years, rise to the challenges of. For the first time since obasanjo became an oracle or a prophet to the. Jan 24, 2018 ekiti state governor ayodele fayose has described the former president olusegun obasanjo wrote to president muhammadu buhari has a facesaving letter by the cabals that imposed buhari on.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes ganis unfinished business. Obasanjos new book a childrens story book on peace was launched to celebrate the the 2015 international. Wole soyinka, has slammed former president olusegun obasanjo in his struggle to protect nigerias democracy, saying he is objectively unfitted for the role. Atiku a presidential aspirant who obasanjo has consistently vilified and persecuted in moves to stop him from actualizing his presidential ambition has however thrown his weight behind his former boss. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Olusegun obasanjo biography, children, net worth, house, age. Olusegun obasanjo was nigerias military head of state 19769 and president 19992007.
Atiku is a shameless liar, obasanjo says in new book. It is a memoir of a lifetime spent in service to country, of a man who has been destined with the watch, with the vigilance, with the. Nigerian legacy of obasanjo wednesday, april 30, 2008. By egufe yafugborhi warriijaw leader, chief edwin clark, has berated former president olusegun obasanjo over perceived disparaging comments against ijaw nation, particularly former presdent goodluck jonathan, in against the run of play, a new book by former presidential spokesman, olusegun adeniyi. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 2. What he says is just about a good political bellwether as when he says it. May 10, 2018 while that is the most dramatic episode recounted in obasanjos memoir, african presidents daughter, detailing murderous political skullduggery was hardly the reason for obasanjos book. Jan 31, 2018 obasanjo the man that troubleth nigeria. The name olusegun obasanjo is not strange to anybody around the world. Olusegun obasanjo following in the steps of his previous memoirs, my command and not my will, olusegun obasanjo s my watch is more than the story of the obasanjo presidency told by the man himself. The book was released to the public on tuesday by bookcraft and formed the text of soyinkas speech at the 10th memorial lecture of the late chief gani fawehinmi. Dont leave a problem that can be bad unattended, obasanjo said.
Wole soyinka, has advised former president olusegun obasanjo to desist from struggling to restore nigeria to the path of sanity and moderate rectitude, describing him as objectively unfitted for the role. Besides, he noted that the allegation of corruption against obasanjo by a former abia state governor, chief orji kalu, should be formally addressed, adding. Wole soyinka, has attacked former president olusegun obasanjo in his new book. Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 8148 ratings. In an open letter to obasanjo, chief clark also accused the book s author of.
He told obasanjo that, in your narration in adeniyis new book, there is nothing you said which you did not say in your false and selfaggrandised book containing assertions and character which. The most important officer in the national assembly is the senate president and that office had been zoned to the southeast. A former nigerian president, olusegun obasanjo, has described atiku abubakar, his erstwhile deputy, as a shameless liar who plotted against his infamous third term agenda. Again, soyinka attacks obasanjo in new book nigerian news. Our correspondent learnt that obasanjo, who received a doctor of philosophy in christian theology at the noun in january 2018 and was the first phd holder from the institution, was conducted. By the constitution, i had to inaugurate or prorogue the national assembly on june 4, 1999. With rooms and outdoor venues capable of hosting intimate meetings for 10 or gala dinners for up to 1,500 guests. Jul 05, 2017 obasanjo had earlier at the book presentation said the mastermind of the january 1966 coup was not from the eastern region but from the west later midwest region of nigeria. Dec 19, 2017 i cowrote my first two books at obasanjos instance, and i travelled round the world and africa with alf and through obasanjo. Our tour guide informed that the library would be stocked with books and educational material from all over the world to aid proper. Former president of nigeria, chief olusegun obasanjo has insinuated that patience jonathan, wife of the president, deziani alisonmadueke, petroleum minister, stella oduah, former aviation minister. Oluremi obasanjo, who is the mother of his oldest children, the most wellknown of them being dr.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. But president jonathan chose the occasion of his media chat on sunday to respond to obasanjo s criticism, saying obasanjo s administrations military attack on odi in 1999 after some policemen were killed, was a disaster, which failed to achieve its objective. Apr 30, 2008 nigerian legacy of obasanjo wednesday, april 30, 2008. I cowrote my first two books at obasanjos instance, and i travelled round the world and africa with alf and through obasanjo. Simply brit we have dispatched from our uk depository. Nairaland forum nairaland general politics obasanjos ebook my watch now available 12069 views buhari with itagiwa. Obasanjo the man that troubleth nigeria vanguard news. Obasanjo could get there, yaradua could get there and jonathan can get there, any nigerian can. Sep 22, 2015 former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, has written a new booklet, for the kids.
Like him or hate him, you ignore obasanjo at your peril. Eigen is hopeful that the house arrest under which obasanjo reportedly still remains will soon be lifted and that he can resume both his private and public life in all freedom. Obasanjos ebook my watch now available politics nigeria. Nigerian govt slams obasanjo comments on boko haram. Gowon slams obasanjo over attack on jonathan nigerian. Olusegun obasanjos most popular book is my watch volume 2. Jonathan slams obasanjo, says expresident canvassing to.
Even the horse rider then, with whom i maintain very cordial, happy and social relationship today has come to realise his mistakes and regretted it publicly and i admire his courage and forthrightness in this regard. Obasanjo is not the right person to write that letter, fayose insisted. The first time as a military ruler and second time as a democratically elected president. Inside olusegun obasanjo presidential library the guardian. Atiku backs obasanjo in alleged plot by buhari to arrest.
It is one of the ogun state most stunning event locations, and a perfect destination for your next special event. As military ruler of nigeria from 197679, general obasanjo is wellremembered for having eventually handed over to an elected civilian government. His career is made the focus for a history of nigerias first fifty years of independence 19602010 and of african continental affairs during the same period obasanjo having been an active opponent of apartheid and an architect of the african union. Again, soyinka attacks obasanjo in new book nigerian. Senator iyabo obasanjo in a letter to her father accused him of having an egoistic craving for power and living a. In the letter, obasanjo asked the president to forget about contesting in 2019, saying doing so would amount to overstretching the tolerance of nigerians.
Then in 1976, the then military head of state, murtala mohammed was assassinated, and mr obasanjo took over the reins of power. His later passport gave his date of birth as 5 march 1937, although this was an estimate, and there are no records of obasanjo s birthdate from the time itself. The olusegun obasanjo presidential library rests on a majestic hill overlooking the breathtaking views of ogun state. Ive written 12 books that can prepare children for. Chief olusegun matthew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, o. News about olusegun obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in the. Meanwhile, obasanjo has been appointed as a parttime academic coordinator at the national open university of nigeria, abeokuta study centre, ogun state. Obasanjo disclosed that he feels disappointed with buharis performance.
Chief obasanjo s plot with others within and outside the country to thwart the general elections and foist an. Obasanjo had earlier at the book presentation said the mastermind of the january 1966 coup was not from the eastern region but from the west later midwest region of nigeria. During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite. News about olusegun obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Obasanjo himself claimed to have found god while in prison, which gave him the strength to run for the country again. He was the leader of those who deceived nigerians and lied to the international community to support buhari. Former president olusegun obasanjo s reported said that the boko haram insurgency was no longer an issue of lack of education and lack of employment for our youth.
Former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, has written a new booklet, for the kids. Jun 18, 2007 obasanjos real father a paternity controversy it may sound stranger than fiction, but as daylight melts into darkness, the rumour about obasanjos igbo roots is gaining currency. Obasanjo news latest breaking stories and top headlines. Here is a man of very humble origins, who managed to lead the worlds most populous black nation not once, but twice.
Iyabo obasanjobello, a former senator of ogun state. It is now not a matter of the turn of any section or geographical area but the best interest of. Obasanjo also saved harsh remarks for nasir elrufai, the fct minister during his administration, and bola tinubu, a former lagos state governor and a leader of the apc. Obasanjo, a former president raised the alarm of plot to arrest him on false charges recently. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about obasanjo from nigeria and the world on today. Former president olusegun obasanjo says he has written 12 story books as part of efforts to preserve culture and prepare children for the future. It is a memoir of a lifetime spent in service to country, of a man who has been destined with the watch, with the vigilance, with the responsibility to his people to speak up and speak. Mcgowan tweeted a fiery post targeting the post, writing, this is not journalism, this is an agenda. Olusegun obasanjo writes yet another letter the other news.
But president jonathan chose the occasion of his media chat on sunday to respond to obasanjos criticism, saying obasanjos administrations military attack on odi in 1999 after some policemen were killed, was a disaster, which failed to achieve its objective. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service at all times. According to a report by punch metro, nobel laureate, prof. He advised buhari to retire from active public service and take his role on the sidelines as a statesman. Chief obasanjo sleeps with wives of his sons and has no. Get breaking news updates on olusegun obasanjo in nigeria and the world today 26th april 2020. Gowon slams obasanjo over attack on jonathan nigerian news. With that high court ruling, you and all nigerians can now read a. Again, we are also duty bound to point out that the author of that damning expose is himself standing trial on charges of corruption. Obasanjo said this on tuesday while speaking at an. Wole soyinka, has advised former president olusegun obasanjo to desist from struggling to. Download full content of obasanjo letter to president. Matthew olusegun aremu obasanjo was born in the village of ibogunolaogun in southwest nigeria. Former president olusegun obasanjo has donated his former residence at the presidential hilltop, abeokuta, ogun state capital, in a bid to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Obasanjos new book a childrens story book on peace was. Latest news about olusegun obasanjo in nigeria today 26th. Chief obasanjo didnt drive me from his house and life, i voluntarily chose to run away from him and stay all by myself like my son is now running away from tope adebutu on account of the horror and torment he receives from her, my sons marital life was a life of terror, pain, regret and constant sorrow something he had not experienced or. Fayose blasts obasanjo over letter to buhari the guardian. My watch spans large expanses of time, from the precolonial owu history, to early abeokuta and the last throes of an independent city state at turnofthecentury colonial nigeria, to the early life of its author, his civil war experience, his stewardship of the transitional government of 19761979, the interregnum, his second appearance on. Punch metro reports that obasanjo, who received a doctor of philosophy in christian theology at the noun in january 2018 and was the first phd holder from the institution, was conducted round. Says, 2017 budget will not be padded under my watch obasanjos book my watch adapted to nollywood moviephoto obasanjos book my watch about atiku 1. Nigerian president olusegun obasanjo and other african leaders have come together as a united force to educate africans about the danger of covid 19 pandemic. Obasanjos real father a paternity controversy sahara. There is a flurry of activities at the olusegun obasanjo presidential library oopl, abeokuta, ogun state. Obasanjo news latest breaking stories and top headlines today.