Tag: Obasanjo
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Fayose Flays Obasanjo Over ‘Irresponsible’ Birthday Remarks
Background to the clash The political waters in Nigeria were stirred again when former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose publicly condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo for what he described as “irresponsible comments” at Obasanjo’s 65th birthday celebration. Fayose, a vocal figure in Nigerian politics and a longstanding critic of some party leaders, used his platform…
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Fayose Slams Obasanjo Over ‘Irresponsible’ Birthday Comments
Background of the Exchange The public dispute between Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, and Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, has intensified following claims about remarks made during Obasanjo’s attendance at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration. Fayose publicly challenged Obasanjo, alleging that the ex-president made what he described as “irresponsible comments” at…
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Fayose Slams Obasanjo Over “Irresponsible” Comments at 65th Birthday
Overview: A Fresh Public Fallout Past and present political figures in Nigeria often navigate a fine line between public celebration and political theater. The latest episode centers on Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, who publicly criticized Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president, accusing him of making “irresponsible comments” during Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration.…
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Obituary: Abdullahi Mohammed, Ex-Chief of Staff to Obasanjo and Yar’Adua, Dies at 86
Tribute to a Long-Serving Nigerian Leader Abdullahi Mohammed, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s military and political history, has died at the age of 86. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja, according to family sources. Mohammed is remembered best for his roles as chief of staff to two Nigerian presidents, Olusegun…
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Obituary: Abdullahi Mohammed, Former Chief of Staff to Obasanjo and Yar’Adua, Dies at 86
Obituary: Abdullahi Mohammed, a Longtime Pillar of Nigerian Public Service Abdullahi Mohammed, a distinguished Nigerian military officer who served as chief of staff to two presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua, has died. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 86. His death marks the end of…
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Abdullahi Mohammed: Remembering a Trusted Aide to Nigeria’s Presidents
Overview Abdullahi Mohammed, who served as chief of staff to two of Nigeria’s most influential presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua, has died at the age of 86. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja, according to family and official statements. Mohammed’s career spanned decades of Nigeria’s post-independence political and military…