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Kehinde Akinyemi

July 13, 2025

Obasanjo mourns Buhari, says ex-presidents’ total experience required to rescue Nigeria

Mr Obasanjo said,” It is with heavy heart I received the news of the passing of a colleague, a comrade, a cool patriot and a soldier.’’

President Muhammadu Buhari
February 18, 2025

Clark: Obasanjo laments depletion of dedicated, resourceful patriots

Mr Obasanjo said, “I pray the good Lord to grant the soul of Clark a peaceful rest.’’

Edwin Clark
July 26, 2024

Witches, wizards delayed my birth: Obasanjo

“My mother carried my pregnancy for 12 months before I was born, and it was said that witches and wizards were at play, making her suffer,” Mr Obasanjo said.

Olusegun Obasanjo
July 3, 2024

I didn’t discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s release with South-East governors: Obasanjo

Mr Akinyemi said that the ex-president and Mr Anyaoku met with the governors on their own invitation to discuss regional development issues.

Nnamdi Kanu and Former President Olusegun Obasanjo
May 26, 2024

Investors mocking Nigeria because of Tinubu’s wrongly implemented policies: Obasanjo

“If the existing investors are disinvesting and going out of our country, how do we persuade new investors to rush in.”

President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo (Credit: Presidency)
January 1, 2023

Obasanjo backs Peter Obi for president, calls him mentee

Mr Obasanjo suggested the other candidates can “collectively contribute” to the nation’s progress but singled out Mr Obi as his preferred candidate.

A composite of former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Peter Obi
April 5, 2022

Gov. Okowa visits Obasanjo, speaks on contesting 2023 presidency

The governor was said to have visited the former president to share ideas on Nigeria’s challenges.

Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa with Olusegun Obasanjo
April 4, 2021

El-Rufai threatens bandits’ negotiators as Gumi meets Obasanjo in secret

Mr Gumi believes government should settle willing bandits and grant them amnesty.

Nasir El-rufai