Tag: Olusegun Obasanjo
Why western liberal democracy has failed Africa — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Western Liberal Democracy has failed in Africa because it was “forced” on the continent by the colonialists.
He made this...
I joined politics by accident – Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo says he ventured into politics by accident.
The former President made this claim while speaking with a group of...
Nigeria’s most successful economic period under Obasanjo govt – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai says Nigeria experienced tangible economic growth during the second term of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
El-Rufai who made the...
You’ve proved critics wrong, Obasanjo tells Adeleke
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, had proved his critics wrong by turning out to be a result-oriented governor...
I never authorised Agunloye to award $6bn Mambilla contract to Sunrise...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied directing former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, to award a $6 billion contract to Sunrise Power...
Nigeria’s failure to live up to expectations disappoints Africa — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria’s failure to live up to expectations since it got independence about 63 years ago, had not only...
It’s immoral, unconstitutional for lawmakers to decide their pay – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the self-determination of lawmakers’ emoluments is immoral and unconstitutional.
He lamented that that those who should uphold the constitution are...
Reciprocate your unity back home, Obasanjo tells Nigerians in Diaspora
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged Nigerians in Diaspora to reciprocate the unity they showcase abroad when they return to the country.
Obasanjo said he...
No peace without justice, equity, fairness – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says there cannot be peace without justice, equity and fairness.
According to him, the mismanagement of diversity is a major root...
Nigerians doing great things individually, it’s time to unite – Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says Nigerians are doing great things individually but it's not to unite to achieve as a country.
Obasanjo said this while...
Sustainable Agriculture as a Pillar of Climate Adaptation in Africa –...
Evelyn Dan Epelle, San Jose, California
ADIS24 - Africa stands at the forefront of climate change impacts, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions....
