Babangida offered to hand over to me falae punch newspapers. Matthew olusegun aremu obasanjo was born in the village of ibogunolaogun in southwest nigeria. Olusegun obasanjo from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia olusegun obasanjo 12th president of nigeria in office 29 may 1999 29 may 2007 vice president atiku abubakar preceded by abdulsalami abubakar succeeded by umaru yaradua federal minister of petroleum resources in office 19992007 5th head of state of nigeria in office february 1976 30 september 1979 preceded by. My life with obasanjo, the 63yearold oluremi claims in the page book that the former president is a master in the art of deception, an exploiter, a violent and unrepentant wifebasher and lacking sexual discipline as he unrepentantly engaged in a string of affairs with single and married women she names several. Physical abuse, abuse of power, infidelity, neglect are a few of the things that obasanjo is. In trying to bring out these categories, due care has been placed to avoid the mistake of landing in the valley of absolute frivolity. 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. Obasanjo won presidential elections on 27 february with 62 percent of. Mar 01, 2020 olusegun obasanjo, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. He served as nigerias military ruler 197679 and, as a civilian, as president 19992007. Olusegun obasanjo net worth before we continue with his net worth, let us take a look at his biography first.
A former secretary to the federal government, and the national chairman of the social democratic party, says he has come to visit a former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, about the. The inconvenient truth by azu ishiekwene the local news menu is not very different, only fouled up a bit more by the sour taste of partisanship. Olusegun obasanjo, who steered nigeria to democracy in 1979, is chair of the advisory council of transparency international. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 2. Why obasanjo, falae fell apart the guardian nigeria news.
The followings books were referred to in this judgment. Presidential elections were held in nigeria on 27 february 1999. Abdulsalami abubakar pardoned chief olusegun obasanjo in 1999 shortly be. She was the wife of former president olusegun obasanjo, although she was not the first lady in 1976, when obasanjo was military head of state. A victory for general obasanjo would cap a tumultuous period in the history of nigeria. Olusegun obasanjo was nigerias military head of state 19769 and president 19992007. Olusegun obasanjo is freed from prison transparency. Dec 09, 2014 former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo today launched a book tittled my watch containing several national issues both past and present. Stella obasanjo 14 november 1945 23 october 2005 was the first lady of nigeria from 1999 until her death.
He was secretary to the military government of ibrahim babangida from january 1986 to december 1990, and. Under the nigerian law a pardon and full pardon have no distinction. Latest news about obasanjo in nigeria today 22nd april 2020. Pdf the abuse of presidential power of pardon and the need for. This is the book i had been aware that a prior decree of the military had stated. 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. Obasanjo is a former nigerian president who served nigeria under military regime from 1976 to 1979 and also as a civilian head of state from 1999 to 2007.
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. Former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo today launched a book tittled my watch containing several national issues both past and present. This was his first book, and from the initial publication, has remained very controversial. Olusegun obasanjo master of africa politics fame in history. Falae was jailed by the military government of sani abacha, but was released in june 1998 after abachas death. It was the judiciary that halted the jamboree and executive rascality embarked upon by the obasanjo administration to sack, at its whims and caprices, and using coercive powers of state, any governor of a state who was perceived to be an enemy of the federal government or president, starting from the celebrated case of inakoju v. Former military ruler wins nigerian presidential vote the new. On thursday february 25, 1999, a day before the eve of the nigerias presidential election, outcry magazine interviews the whitehouse and the us states department about the nigerias election. 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.
His later passport gave his date of birth as 5 march 1937, although this was an estimate, and there are no records of obasanjos birthdate from the time itself. Posted on february 18, 2012 february 18, 2012 by ikhide r. Englishnat olusegun obasanjo became nigerias first civilian leader in 15 years on saturday, expressing hope for a prosperous future for a nation tormented by years of dictatorship. During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite. Obasanjo because she feels that war changed the man she originally married. 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. To that extent, such prisoners may be rearrested and prosecuted by the government. Olusegun obasanjo s most popular book is my watch volume 2.
President buhari needs a dignified and honourable dismount from the horse. These were the first elections since the 1993 military coup, and the first elections of the fourth nigerian republic. This book provides the first comprehensive, authoritative, multisectoral and. He described obasanjo as his former boss, and argued that the. Falae, who addressed newsmen after the meeting, dismissed rumours that he had gone to consult with obasanjo over his falae presidential ambition. Mr falae ran against mr obasanjo in the 1999 presidential election. 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. This model was adopted in 1999 when the pdp and all peoples party app deliberately adopted olusegun obasanjo and olu falae, respectively, both from the southwest to pacify the region for the. The result was a victory for olusegun obasanjo of the peoples democratic party, who defeated olu falae, who. Obasanjos rival, olu falae of the combined alliance for democracy all.
In buhari v obasanjo, it was held that the onus of proof on. Aug, 2016 in trying to bring out these categories, due care has been placed to avoid the mistake of landing in the valley of absolute frivolity. He unsuccessfully contested the 1999 nigerian presidential elections on the joint platform of the alliance for democracy and the all peoples party against olusegun obasanjo, the presidential candidate for the peoples democratic. I am here to exchange views with baba obasanjo on the affairs of nigeria. Obasanjo himself claimed to have found god while in prison, which gave him the strength to run for the country again. 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. My command by olusegun obasanjo goodreads share book. Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 81 ratings. Apr 17, 2018 i came to discuss nigerias affairs with obasanjo, falae says.
The 1st respondent, chief olusegun obasanjo, also contested the said. Olusegun obasanjos most popular book is my watch volume 2. If you think i am a spent force in politics, wait till the 2015. For the record, chief obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. Falae told journalists before leaving for the capital, abuja.
More than any other president in nigerias history, olusegun obasanjo came to power with immense goodwill, popularity and. But a convict pardoned by the president or a state governor is said to be a new man novus homo having been acquitted of all corporal penalties and forfeitures annexed to the offence. Before obasanjos administration, nigerias gdp growth had been painfully slow since 1987, and only managed 3 percent between 19992000. So many nigerians who have known olusegun obasanjo longer and better than the rest of us, can all agree on one thing. Onukaba adinoyi ojo president olusegun obasanjo is a representation of a new breed of african leaders who have succeeded in their political careers because of having the interest of the people at heart. May, 2018 at the height of the euphoria of cnm and the third force nomenclature, the national chairman of social democratic party sdp, chief olu falae, paid a visit on chief obasanjo at abeokuta. Falae meets with obasanjo over state of the nation vanguard. Shehu musa yaradua, general obasanjos former deputy arrested march 19. Latest news about olusegun obasanjo in nigeria today 26th. In falae v obasanjo, it was held that it has to be proved that financial inducement was authorized by the winner of an election. News about olusegun obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. He was reported to have said that his mission was to restore nigeria and defeat separatism. Although the election was far from being perfect but the victory of obasanjo was expected since he had support from the north of nigeria and the entire east region as well. For instance, the court pointed out in the celebrated case of falae v.
News about olusegun obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in the. Shehu shagari and olu falae were exactly right on obasanjo. I came to discuss nigerias affairs with obasanjo, falae says. Apr 17, 2018 a former secretary to the federal government, and the national chairman of the social democratic party, says he has come to visit a former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, about the affairs of. At the height of the euphoria of cnm and the third force nomenclature, the national chairman of social democratic party sdp, chief olu falae, paid a.
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. She died while undergoing elective liposuction abroad. Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 8148 ratings. The chairman of the social democratic party sdp, chief olu falae, on tuesday visited former president olusegun obasanjo in abeokuta, ogun state, to discuss affairs of the nation. Obasanjo increased the share of oil royalties and rents to the state of origin from 3 to percent. He needs to have time to reflect, refurbish physically and recoup and after appropriate rest, once again, join the stock of nigerian leaders whose experience, influence, wisdom and outreach can. Apr 17, 2018 falae, who addressed newsmen after the meeting, dismissed rumours that he had gone to consult with obasanjo over his falae presidential ambition. 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. Mr falae, who addressed journalists after the meeting, dismissed rumours that he had gone to consult with obasanjo over his. Chief samuel oluyemisi falae cfr born september 21, 1938, simply known as olu falae, is a nigerian banker, administrator and politician from akure, ondo state.
Apr 17, 2018 the chairman of the social democratic party sdp, chief olu falae, on tuesday visited former president olusegun obasanjo in abeokuta, ogun state, to discuss affairs of the nation. Obasanjos real father a paternity controversy sahara. 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. Chief samuel oluyemisi falae cfr born september 21, 1938, simply known as olu falae. The meeting, which held behind closed doors at the olusegun obasanjo presidential library oopl, lasted for about two hours. The chairman of the social democratic party sdp, chief olu falae, on tuesday visited former president olusegun obasanjo in abeokuta, ogun state, to discuss, what he called, the affairs of the nation. They all hold the view that obasanjo is as lucky and as richly blessed as they come, by always positioning himself in the right place, even if it means thrashing the image and. The affairs of nigeria are greater than the political ambition of anybody. The author, one of africas most esteemed statesmen, has also been a prolific author of books over the decades, to boot. Furthermore, ms menday submitted that the case of olu falae v obasanjo n0. He was secretary to the military government of ibrahim babangida from january 1986 to december 1990, and was briefly the finance minister in 1990. Jul 21, 2015 englishnat olusegun obasanjo became nigerias first civilian leader in 15 years on saturday, expressing hope for a prosperous future for a nation tormented by years of dictatorship. Olusegun mathew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr is a former nigerian army general who was.
When chief obasanjo was reelected in 2003 he again was challenged. Olusegun obasanjo a biography from wikipedia, the free. Chief chukwuemeka odumegu ojukwu v chief olusegun obasanjo. Olusegun obasanjo, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. They all hold the view that obasanjo is as lucky and as richly blessed as they come, by always positioning himself in the right place, even if it means thrashing the. Falae meets with obasanjo over state of the nation.