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“Why lawmakers should not decide their salaries” ― Obasanjo

Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has revealed why it is unconstitutional and immoral for lawmakers to decide their salaries. Obasanjo stated this while delivering a speech at the 60th-anniversary celebration of legal icon Aare Afe Babalola’s call to the Bar held in Ado Ekiti on Monday, July 10, stating that those who should uphold the law were the ones undermining it.

Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria He said fixing salaries for elected officials is the responsibility of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) but lawmakers now fix salaries for themselves. “Under paragraph 32(a-e) of Part I to the third schedule of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the commission is saddled with determining the remuneration appropriate for political officeholders, including legislators, among other functions. The point in Nigeria which I have seen and which I can attest to is most of the people who are supposed to be operationalising or managing and seeing the constitution and democracy move forward, they are actually the ones who undermine the constitution. “All elected people, by our constitution, their emolument is supposed to be fixed by the revenue mobilisation commission, but our lawmakers set that aside and they make laws and put any emolument for themselves. Even if that is constitutional, it is not moral and, of course, it is neither constitutional nor moral.” he said

Obasanjo throws shade at Tinubu in latest interview (Video)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that President Bola Tinubu may not know what he’s talking about if he claims that the Obasanjo administration tried to cripple the Lagos economy by withholding its local government funds. Obasanjo also criticized Tinubu for allegedly owning Alpha Beta, a tax consultancy.

President Bola Tinubu The former Nigerian leader spoke during a chat with Chude Jideonwo, the media personality. Obasanjo when asked about the allegation that he (Obasanjo) attempted to cripple the economy of Lagos, Obasanjo said, “That was absolute nonsense. If he doesn’t know then he doesn’t know anything. “Is it that one that made him have ALPHABETA?” Watch the Video below: //www.instagram.com/embed.js Recall that the former governor of Lagos State claimed that he received zero allocation from the federal government when he was governor. Tinubu governed Lagos state from 1999 to 2007, before contesting Nigeria’s president in 2023, under the All Progressive Congress (APC). Meanwhile, Obasanjo also revealed that some state governors were involved in the infamous third-term fiasco. In 2006, a bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution and extend term limits by another four years, hit the brick walls at the national assembly. Obasanjo has consistently dismissed seeking to extend his stay in office beyond 2007, saying some governors were behind it all. On his administration’s stance on anti-corruption and the failed third term bid, the former president said, “The governors, some of them, were doing it for themselves”. “Because if the president did a third term, they too would have had a chance for a third term.” On perennial allegations of embezzlement against him, Obasanjo said his forte is raising money and not embezzlement, noting that people who can’t match his acumen should stop castigating him. Obasanjo ruled Nigeria as military head of state before returning as civilian president, as Nigeria commenced its fourth republic and his assertion over a relationship between Tinubu and Alpha Beta is something that the incumbent president has never confirmed.

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Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo appeals for mercy in organ trafficking Case

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has written a letter to the Chief Clerk of the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, in London, regarding the recent conviction of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, for organ trafficking.

The couple face the risk of a 10-year prison sentence in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 of the United Kingdom, following the guilty verdicts pronounced by Mr Justice Johnson. They have been remanded in custody and are due to be sentenced on May 5. In his letter, dated April 3, 2023, Obasanjo requested that the Clerk intervene and ensure that the UK government shows clemency towards the Ekweremadus.

He acknowledged the seriousness of their actions, which involved conspiring to arrange the travel of a young man from Nigeria to the UK in order to harvest organs for their daughter. However, he urged the court and the UK government to take into account the couple’s good character and parental instincts, and to be merciful in their sentencing. Obasanjo expressed his desire for warm relations between the UK and Nigeria, and highlighted Ike Ekweremadu‘s position as a distinguished member of the Nigerian Parliament. He also emphasized the urgent medical attention required by their daughter, whose current health condition is in danger. The former president concluded by expressing his hope that the Ekweremadus have learnt from this experience and that they will continue to be outstanding members of their community, contributing fully to the good of society and the nation in general. “Mr. Chief Clerk, I am very much aware of the current travails and conviction of Ike Ekweremadu and his wife in the United Kingdom resulting from their being charged with conspiring to arrange the travel of a 21-year-old from Nigeria to the UK in order to harvest organs for their daughter. “I do realise the implications of their action and I dare say, it is unpleasant and condemnable and can’t be tolerated in any sane or civilised society. “However, it is my fervent desire for very warm relations between the United Kingdom and Federal Republic of Nigeria; for his position as one of the distinguished Senators in the Nigerian Parliament, and also for the sake of their daughter in question whose current health condition is in danger and requires urgent medical attention, you will use your good offices to intervene and appeal to the court and the government of the United Kingdom to be magnanimous enough to temper justice with mercy and let punishment that may have to come take their good character and parental instinct and care into consideration. “I do hope Mr. and Mrs. Ekweremadu have learnt from this distressing experience of theirs to guide
their future actions or inactions so they will continue to be outstanding members of their community and will continue to contribute fully to the good of the society in particular and the nation in general.” he wrote.

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Peter Obi pens hearty note to Obasanjo on 86th birthday

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi celebrates the 86th birthday of the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo.

Obi took to the micro-blogging platform, Twitter to wish Obasanjo well for his birthday with a heartwarming note. He referred to the ex-military man as a father figure whom he adores and applauds for his courage in the affairs of the nation. Peter Obi ‘s Birthday Note to Obasanjo “My Dear Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, @Oolusegun_obj, a very respected father-figure and elder statesman, I am honoured to celebrate you on this special day of yours. Over the years, you have remained a true patriot, great leader, father and mentor to many, in our nation Nigeria. Your desire for peace, progress and development in Nigeria remains undaunting. You have always pursued the enthronement of true democracy for the nation. I admire, above all, your courage in the face of difficulties. Your desire to ensure national unity among Nigerians remains praise worthy. Your personal disposition is an exemplar of the measure of a man in times of great national difficulties. As you celebrate your 86th birthday today, I pray that God blesses you with abundant health, wisdom, strength and fulfilment in life. Happy Birthday Daddy. -PO” My Dear Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, @Oolusegun_obj, a very respected father-figure and elder statesman, I am honoured to celebrate you on this special day of yours. Over the years, you have remained a true patriot, great leader, father and mentor to many, in our nation Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/0gxJFRlndP — Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 5, 2023

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Charly Boy denies protest conversation with Obasanjo in leaked audio

Veteran Nigerian singer and songwriter, Charly Boy reacts to allegations of having a discussion with Ex-president Obasanjo on spearheading a protest in a leaked audio.

This comes following the circulation of a leaked audio alleged to be the voice conversation between Charly Boy and Olusegun Obasanjo insisting on a protest over the result of the 2023 Presidential election. Speaking with SaharaReporters on a telephone call, Charly Boy denied ever making the call, while adding that his voice was doctored to achieve a purpose he knows nothing about. “My brother, I don’t know about the calls and I challenged those who spread the fake news what they stand to fan the embers of discord. Let me ask, is Nigeria better off today? Are Nigerians living better? Is the election free, fair and credible?” he asked.

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Obasanjo allegedly calls for massive protest in leaked audio

Ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo in a leaked audio allegedly calls on the youths to stage a massive protest against president-elect Tinubu.

An audio of the former president of Nigeria, Obasanjo has been leaked into the public domain where he was allegedly heard calling on the youths to reject the 2023 presidential elections. Obasanjo requested actor Charly Boy and Donald Duke to rally Nigerians especially the youth in protest against the presidential election, Bola Tinubu. “The youth should not accept the presidential election results, they must occupy Nigeria, in that way, once the country is paralyzed, they will find a solution”, Obasanjoy was heard telling Charly Boy and Donald Duke in the leaked audio. According to People’s Gazette, the calls came as INEC ignored demands to suspend the collation of results over widespread violations. Ex-President Obasanjo rejects 2023 presidential election as stolen and asks Charly Boy, Donald Duke to rally Nigerians in protest against Bola Tinubu. Peoples Gazette confirmed the calls came as INEC ignored demands to suspend the collation of results over widespread violations. pic.twitter.com/VMDeUm8b6u — Peoples Gazette (@GazetteNGR) March 1, 2023

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“Form three lines!” – Ex president Obasanjo yells at former classmates as his alma mater marks 100th anniversary (Video)

Ex president Olusegun Obasanjo displays astonishing agility as he plays the role of a school prefect at his alma mater, Baptist Boys High School Abeokuta’s centenary anniversary.

The school arranged a road walk for everyone to take part in as part of the schedule of events to mark their anniversary. The former president baffled viewers as he displayed astonishing agility at the event despite his 85 years of age. In the video making the rounds, he was leading the road walk while assuming the status of a senior prefect. He gave his age classmates the command to “Form three lines” at one point. Watch the video below:

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Why I called Obasanjo ‘morally dirty man’

Why I called Obasanjo ‘morally dirty man’ – Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu has explained the reason why he referred to former president Olusegun Obasanjo as a “Morally dirty man”.

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Garba attack Obasanjo on Monday and called him a jealous and frustrated individual while endorsing the Labour Party, (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
In the statement titled ‘Morally squalid Obasanjo attacks leaders out of frustration,‘ Shehu Garba described the perception he had about Obasanjo.
According to the statement written by Shehu Garba, he stated that former President Obasanjo had a past record of attacking past leaders because he believes no one is better than him.
The statement however bragged about President Buhari being far ahead of Obasanjo in terms of achievements in office as well as international acceptance.

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Ex-president Obasanjo passes message as he shuttles tricycle in Ogun State

The ex-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, shuttled around Abeokuta picking passengers from point to point.
An initiative that was part of the OBJ @ 85 Free Keke Programme of the Youth Development Centre of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) intended to give out 85 new tricycles to youths.

Obasanjo, while at it, encouraged the youths on the need to keep their head straight amidst their daily struggle for a living.
“Things are not what they should be but youths, individually and collectively, must make contributions in order to make things the way they should be.

“If you leave things to those who are messing it up for you and who are saying you are the leaders of tomorrow, you will never have that tomorrow.
“God has given you innate ability to be what He wants you to be. If you make up your mind, God will help you and provide people who would help you”, he stated.

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PDP gives Obasanjo 48 hours to clarify comment about regretting picking Atiku as Vice President; threatens to expose him

Ex president Olusegun Obasanjo has been given 48 hours by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to clarify recent remark he made about regretting choosing Atiku Abubakar as his vice-presidential candidate in 1999.
Obasanjo had over the weekend stated that he chose his running mate incorrectly for the 1999 presidential election.

On Monday, June 27, Senator Walid Jibril, the chairman of the PDP Board of Trustee, said that while the party has great respect for the former president, it would be regrettable if the statement that has been attributed to him were to prove to be accurate.
The party, also threatened to reveal the ex president’s character if he did not clarify his remarks within 48 hours, claimed that he was upset with Atiku Abubakar for cutting short his agenda for a third term despite the latter’s assistance to the Obasanjo administration.

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In Jibril’s words:
“I wish to appeal to former President Obasanjo to come out openly to repeat what he has said
Whether or not he was misquoted or meant what was credited to him.
Although he has not debunked what was reported, one can assume that what was quoted to have been said by him is correct, but if he fails to openly come out and say which is correct in 48 hours, you will hear the bombardment and I will have no option but to break the egg and tell the whole world and Nigerians who is Obasanjo.
There is no doubt Obasanjo may still be angry with Atiku even after helping him to succeed but perhaps for truncating his third term agenda. In any case, Alhaji Abubakar Atuku is our presidential candidate and I can tell you for sure that he will be the President in 2023 insha Allah.”
While speaking on the outcome of the party’s primaries and the selection of Okowa over Nyesom Wike which might have angered the latter, Jibril said:
”Governor Wike is a great party man who fought for the party, when the committee is constituted, in which we will also bring other contestants together, we will go and meet with Governor Wike and appeal to him even if it means kneeling down to beg him.”

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