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African Leaders Gather in Accra for 4th #GEJDemocracyDialogue: “Why Democracies Die”

African Leaders Gather in Accra for 4th #GEJDemocracyDialogue: “Why Democracies Die”

Accra, Ghana – Today, the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, hosted the fourth edition of the #GEJDemocracyDialogue, focusing on the theme “Why Democracies Die.” The high-profile event brought together former and current African leaders, diplomats, civil society representatives, and thought leaders to reflect on the future of democracy across the continent. Distinguished guests included H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, and H.E. Kadre Désiré Ouédraogo. Their contributions, alongside those of other participants, sparked insightful conversations about the importance…
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2027: Former President Obasanjo Receives Amb. Aliyu Bin Abbas, Backs National Youth Alliance

2027: Former President Obasanjo Receives Amb. Aliyu Bin Abbas, Backs National Youth Alliance

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo received the National Chairman and Youth President of National Youth Alliance, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, at his Abeokuta residence on Monday. Obasanjo, who expressed support for a generational shift in leadership, praised the NYA's efforts in mobilizing youth participation in politics and governance. "The future belongs to you, and it's heartening to see young people taking charge of their destiny," Obasanjo said, committing to support the generational shift and ensure Nigeria's leadership reflects the vibrant energy and innovative spirit of its youth. Ambassador Abbas, joined by NYA National Organizing Secretary Comrade Darlington Onyebuichi Agoha, National Director…
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El-Rufai says Nigeria’s most prosperous economic period is under the Obasanjo govt.

El-Rufai says Nigeria’s most prosperous economic period is under the Obasanjo govt.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai acknowledged that Nigeria's economy grew noticeably during the second term of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. E-Rufai stated that Obasanjo's second term was the most successful time of economic growth in Nigeria during a session at the Africa In the World conference on Friday in Stellenbosch, South Africa. El-Rufai worked as a minister for Obasanjo, the first president of the fourth republic to be freely chosen, from 1999 until 2007.The former governor claimed that Obasanjo's administration was economically successful because it had good planning, adding that it was fortunate because the price of crude oil…
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Obasanjo says Peter Obi remains candidate for a better Nigeria

Obasanjo says Peter Obi remains candidate for a better Nigeria

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, is still the candidate for a better Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared the then-candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress and now-president, Bola Tinubu, as the winner of the election. The announcement was tailed with legal suits from the opposition parties and their candidates, including LP and Obi, challenging the process that produced Tinubu as the winner. In a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, former president Obasanjo insisted that despite President Tinubu being declared…
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Obasanjo writes UK court to temper justice with mercy on Ike Ekweremadu.

Obasanjo writes UK court to temper justice with mercy on Ike Ekweremadu.

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has written to the Chief Clerk of the Central Criminal Court in London to temper justice with mercy over the conviction of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Ekweremadu and his wife, alongside Nigerian doctor Obinna Obeta, were recently found guilty of attempted organ harvesting of a Nigerian trafficked to Britain to provide a kidney for their ailing daughter. However, Obasanjo, in a letter dated April 3, 2023 and addressed to the Chief Clerk of the court titled “Re: Ike Ekweremadu,” said even though Ekweremadu’s action was condemnable and unacceptable, he has contributed his quota to…
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