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Obasanjo launches children storybook

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Ex President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a children storybook. Titled, ‘Peace Story for Children‘, the book which was launched today to commemorate the 2015 International Day of Peace. The elder statesman believes that one of the most effective ways to ensure sustainable peace was to instill a culture of non-violence and peaceful co-existence in the youth and children.

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Acclaimed administrator and Director, OOPL, CHS, Prof. Peter Okebukola, who represented Obasanjo at the event stated that, “Baba Obasanjo believes that the youth are going to be the leaders of tomorrow. And so, we should start planting the seeds of peace in their hearts.



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“We are conveying the peace story in a story. Children love stories. This book is to tell the children how they can be part of peace-making in their homes; peace-making with their friends, peace-making in their schools, peace-making nationally.
“It is only when there is sustainable peace that the country can have sustainable development.” ‘The CHS Peace Project for Children’ was a deliberate action that would ensure the entrenchment of sustainable peace in the country.

He continued, “Today, we are bringing together Nigerian youths to deepen their understanding of the benefits of peace and how they can individually and collectively promote and pursue the ideals of peace.



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“As the world celebrates the International Peace Day, the Centre for Human Security commends the efforts of the government and various organisations in responding to the various security challenges and threats in the country and implores everyone to devise measures to prevent conflicts. The centre remains committed to ensuring sustainable peace.”

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I can spend the whole night proving that Obasanjo is a liar- Wole Soyinka


The war of words between Professor Wole Soyinka and ex President Olusegun Obasanjo isn’t ending anytime soon.  The award-winning writer when asked to respond to the 3-time President’s assessment of him in his book, My Watch reiterated that he has no iota of respect for him. The Nobel Laureate said this in a programme tagged: ‘An evening with Wole Soyinka’ organized by Globacom yesterday 28th August 2015. Recall that Obasanjo described the literary icon as a political illiterate who is better at wine connoisseur and a more successful aparo (guinea fowl).  Soyinka in his reply said he couldn’t be bothered because Obasanjo is a liar and an economic illiterate. He also dislosed his intention to feature him in his new book, ‘The Republic Of Liars.’
“Obasanjo is entitled to his opinion. But the question is: ‘Who respects the opinion of a liar? I can spend the whole night proving that he is a liar. Obasanjo was once described by an economist, the late Prof Ojetunji Aboyade, as an economic illiterate. They nearly ‘went into blow’ that night. It was Prof. Mabogunje who separated them. So, if an economic illiterate calls somebody a political illiterate, no problem at all. In ‘ My Watch’, Obasanjo told the first lie when he said he deplored lies. Anybody who said he never plotted to have an unconstitutional third term in office, even as a writer, I need a word to describe him.”
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Why I visited Obasanjo – Saraki

People have been itching to know the details of the 2-hour closed-door meeting between Senate President, Bukola Saraki and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun.
Saraki, while fielding questions from Journalists today said his visit to the former President at his Hilltop home in Abeokuta was to seek consultation and advice on how to  moving the Senate and the country forward.

“I’m here with some of my colleagues. Since I’ve been the Senate President, as one of our fathers, the former president, we are here to pay our homage to him, to seek his advice, to get his blessing and also to consult.

He continued, “We all know President Obasanjo’s value to this country and we are here to tap from his wisdom, knowledge and experience.”

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My Watch: Court lifts injunction on Olusegun Obasanjo's book.

Justice Valentine Ashie of a Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja has lifted an injuction on ex President Olusegun Obasanjo’s autobiography titled, “My Watch”.
Recall that on December 8, 2014 the court restrained the former president from publishing the book after a libel suit was instituted by a PDP chieftain, Buruji Kashamu.
Kashamu was offended by some contents of the book which related to a letter dated December 2, 2013, written by Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan, claiming that he (Kashamu) was wanted for drug-related crime in the United States of America.
The court order reads, “The defendant, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, whether by himself, his agents, servants, privies or any other person by whatever name called and howsoever described, is hereby restrained from publishing or caused to be published in the yet to be published book, ‘My Watch’ or any autobiography or biography and any extracts of same, by whatever name called or howsoever titled, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice hereof.”
However in a ruling on Obasanjo’s application on Monday, Justice Ashie upheld Agabi (Obasanjo’s lawyer)’s argument that the order of injunction was wrongly made.
Agabi had said “The single ground of this application is that, in a case of libel, an interlocutory injunction does not lie to restrain publication in the face of a defendant pleading justification.
“The defendant (Obasanjo) is pleading justification. In paragraph 24 of our counter-affidavit, the defendant said his claim about the plaintiff is correct, true and justified from records available in the federal court of the United States.”
He added that the court could only validly bar publication in a libel suit after the case of libel was proven against the defendant.‎
The case has been adjourned to May 25.
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"Your experience will stand you in good stead." Obasanjo congratulates Buhari.

Congratulatory messages have started pouring in in torrents for President elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, the latest is from former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
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The elder states man has enjoined Buhari to join hands with Nigerians of noble character to fight corruption and reform all sectors of the country.

He noted that with so much harm already done to many national institutions including the military, which proudly nurtured  “you and me, you will have a lot to do on institution reform – education, healthcare, economy, security, infrastructure, power, youth eJmployment, agri-business, oil and gas, external affairs, cohesiveness of our nation and ridding our land of corruption.

“Your varied and wide experience will undoubtedly stand you in good stead. The country is blessed with men and women of goodwill, character and virtue across the board that you can mobilise to join hands with you in the reform, repairs and re-direction that will be imperative to put Nigeria back on the fast lane of good governance, unity, cohesiveness, development and progress.”

He added that, ” the totality of 2015 elections hold many lessons for our democracy and democratisation process, which are both maturing.

“On this occasion, the system has been unnecessarily overheated before and particularly during the campaigns when emphasis was more on trivialities and hate, divisive, undignifying and disrespectful statements and comments rather than on pressing issues requiring attention.‎
“I know that in victory, you will be magnanimous to start binding the wounds and bitterness occasioned by the campaign and the evil disciples.”‎ He concluded.

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"Obasanjo can return to prison after GEJ wins." Fayose

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti is just one “unstoppable” politician. The target of his vitriolic attack this time around is ex President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He has reacted to the statement the elder statesman made few days back that he had uncovered another plot by the Presidency to hand over to the military if it loses the polls.
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Speaking ‎through his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, ‎Fayose said Nigerians need to ask if Obasanjo is the one staging the coup.

“At his age, one would expect that the former President should stop peddling rumours, as this may cause confusion in the polity.

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“Being a former military leader and also a retired general, whatever Obasanjo says will carry weight and some people will believe that. Or is it that General Obasanjo has some ‘boys’ touting the idea of a coup?
“May be he is the person planning one. But whatever the case is, coup making and plotting are no longer in vogue in the world. Anybody thinking along such a line will be swimming against the tide and the consequences are there.
“After he said he has quit politics and publicly tore his Peoples Democratic Party membership card, peace has returned to the PDP. Obasanjo should wait till after the elections when his candidate will be trounced and see how jubilant Nigerians will celebrate the victory for the continuation of democracy.
“After the impending victory of President Jonathan, Obasanjo can leave the country or return to prison in protest. The former President should also do away with the primitive idea that anything or anybody not coming from him is not good.‎
“I advise the former President not to be part of any act that could land him in trouble. He was imprisoned during the Abacha era and a word is enough for the wise.”
 

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Age Ain't Nothing! Ex President Obasanjo shows off football skills.

‎‎Striker of Life! So former President Olusegun Obasanjo showed off his football skills during a novelty match at the MKO Abiola training ground, Kuto Abeokuta.

The match which was between the Governor’s office team and Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library team was held today to mark the elder statesman’s 78th birthday ceremony.
‎I hope Warri Wolves, Enyimba Rangers FC etc coaches are watching/reading. The transfer window is still open. Obasanjo is a veteran striker. You can start with a free transfer. #Okbye
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Nemesis will catch up with those behind my fake social media accounts- Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has asked Nigerians to disregard any news coming from fake twitter and Facebook accounts opened in his name.
The elder statesman said this while reacting to a story posted on his fake twitter account on Sunday. The post reads; 
“Fani-Kayode is a democracy wrecker, who’s very fluent in stupidity. Give him food, and he will sing and do “shoki” dance for you.”

The ex military head of state added that his real social media accounts have been blocked.
“I don’t know where this comes from. I don’t have any account on either the Facebook or Twitter again. Go and block it.” 

Let me say that, nemesis will catch up with anyone doing this. It is illegal and criminal. If I have to pass any message to the good people of Nigeria, I know how to go about it with no controversy.”‎ He concluded.

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"Apologise and retrace your steps."- Minister of Niger Delta tells Obasanjo

That sounds like an herculean task. The last time I checked elder statesman, Olusegun Obasanjo would do no such thing. And if he does, well…miracles happen everywhere
Minister of Niger Delta, Dr. Stephen Oru has implored former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise to Nigerians and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for his attitude towards President Goodluck Jonathan.
Oru maintained that Obasanjo who has an unfettered access to the President and could have raised his objections in a more civil way.
“With all these privileges of life and opportunities, one would have not expected that Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for whatever reason use various means at his disposal to disparage the person and office of President Goodluck Jonathan.
“He treated the party that provided the platform and support that threw him up from his lowest state of life to the enviable position of authority as the President of Nigeria, a position which he utilised to become international icon in such a disdainful manner.
“One would have expected him to tow the line of other respected former Presidents and vice Presidents of this great country, like former President Gowon, Shagari, Babangida, Abdulsalami and Ekwueme, who have humbled themselves in quietude and who utilizes the formal and informal structures to advice the government of the day on how to move the nation forward from time to time.”
“I would rather state that he is our leader, he deserves some respect. He has the freedom of speech and association. He has not treated the PDP, the office of Mr. President and Nigerians fairly. He still has the time to make amends and retrace his footsteps.” He concluded
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