Tag: olusegun obasanjo

Sonala Olumhense: At the moment, ours is a country heading for hell

by Sonala Olumhense Many people have written to, and about, Obasanjo over the years.  I do not think he has read any of them.  Iyabo’s is different and epochal because…

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Obasanjo may be invited by NSA over snipers allegation

by Adeola Balogun The allegations made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter to President Goodluck Jonathan have raised serious concerns. This is said to have led to a…

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I’m number one on Jonathan’s watch list – Amaechi cries out

by 'Jola Sotubo Following allegations by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo that President Goodluck Jonathan had a "watch list", Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has said that his name is number…

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Opinion: Obasanjo or Jonathan; Who is worse?

by Sam Nda Isaiah And talking about corruption, how can anyone forget so soon how Obasanjo squandered N300 billion on roads with nothing to show for it? Many of us…

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I have nothing further to say to the President – OBJ reacts to Jonathan’s letter

by Oke Efagene Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, said today that he would not dignify President Goodluck Jonathan's letter to him with a reply. [READ: “Dear Obasanjo, your argument is baseless…”:…

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“What if Jonathan had replied OBJ’s letter with ‘K’?”: Top 10 reactions to GEJ’s reply to OBJ (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo The 18-page letter written by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan has finally received a reply. The president apparently stayed true to his promise to…

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‘I have my facts…’: OBJ stands by issues raised in letter to Jonathan

by 'Jola Sotubo Despite criticism levelled against him from several corners, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has maintained his stance regarding the 18-page letter he sent to President Goodluck Jonathan. Chief…

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10 things you SHOULD know from Pres. Jonathan’s open letter to OBJ

by Oge Okonkwo The much awaited reply from President Jonathan in response to ex-president Obasanjo's letter written to him over a fortnight ago has arrived and its open letter for…

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Opinion: The problem is neither Obasanjo nor Jonathan, it’s the system, stupid!

by Muyiwa Adetiba So the problem is not really with Jonathan or who ever might succeed him. The problem is with our weak system, and the unwillingness of our leaders—…

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#InHisWords: 10 reasons why President Jonathan replied OBJ’s open letter (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan has finally replied the 18-page open letter sent to him by his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo. [READ:“Dear Obasanjo, your argument is misplaced…”: President Jonathan replies…

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“Dear Obasanjo, your argument is baseless…”: President Jonathan replies OBJ’s open letter and it’s game on (READ)

by Isi Esene After a long wait presumably to consult with his advisers on how best to tackle his frosty relationship with ex-Presiddent Olusegun Obasanjo, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan has…

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Theophilus Ilevbare: OBJ should shut it and allow those with integrity to talk

by Theophilus Ilevbare The former president is the personification of everything wrong with Nigeria. He epitomizes corruption, irresponsible leadership, dishonesty, double standard. Our collective amnesia is the only reason anyone…

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Why I met with APC leaders – OBJ explains

by 'Jola Sotubo The leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday met with  former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun. Those present at the meeting include…

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Simon Kolawole: OBJ and the manual he forgot at Aso Rock

by Simon Kolawole Former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Julius Makanjuola, was being tried for corruption under Obasanjo’s government. Suddenly, the government entered a plea of nolle…

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Opinion: OBJ should be slammed with libel, short and simple

by Bisi Lawrence That seems not to be so attractive to the President up till now. Although he adopts an admirable stance of calmness, many people are quite excited and…

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PDP crisis: Panic in Aso Rock as APC meets with OBJ today

by 'Jola Sotubo The bid to win more political stakeholders over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues today as leaders of the APC are set to meet with former…

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House of Reps asks Jonathan to sack Stella Oduah over N255m armoured cars

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The removal of the aviation minster by the the House of Representatives has been recommended to the aviation committee over her decision to order the purchase of two…

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Opinion: OBJ’s letter – What options are open to President Jonathan?

by Garba Shehu The President has no option but to give a reflective response. He needs to show a full contextual understanding; have a correct reading of the mood of…

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Opinion: Making sense of Iyabo Obasanjo’s letter to OBJ

by Nasir Suwaid   It could be a kind of dirt for dirt’s exchange, where a member of the family of a defamer is encouraged to write a letter of…

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Iyabo did the right thing – Fasoranti, Afenifere leader

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The list of prominent people who have reserved comments about the disputed or rumoured letter written by Senator Iyabo Obasanjo keeps growing. The reason for her letter,…

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Baba didn’t get Iyabo’s open letter – OBJ’s aide

by Adeola Balogun According to an aide of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the letter being circulated in the media and purported to be from Senator Iyabo Obasanjo to her dad,…

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Why I wrote OBJ the open letter – Iyabo Obasanjo finally opens up (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo It appears Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has finally set the record straight and admitted she indeed wrote the now public 11-page letter to her father, ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo.…

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No shaking: Iyabo Obasanjo refuses to deny writing letter to OBJ

by Adeola Balogun Despite rumours of denials from all angles, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo is yet to personally deny writing the highly publicized and controversial 11-page letter to her father, former…

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Opinion: Nigeria needs a born again Obasanjo

by Wole Opesanmi Nigeria needed an Obasanjo, but not just any kind of Obasanjo. Nigeria needed a good Obasanjo. An Obasanjo that would have used the strong influence he had…

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‘You are bloody idiots…’ – Obasanjo replies Vanguard

by 'Jola Sotubo Despite uproar, outrage and denials caused by an 11-page letter released by Vanguard and said to have been written to former President Olusegun Obasanjo by his daughter,…

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Who wrote ‘Iyabo Obasanjo’s open letter to OBJ’? (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo An 11-page letter being circulated in the media and purported to be from Senator Iyabo Obasanjo to her father, Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to cause controversy around…

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10 things you should know from Iyabo Obasanjo’s letter to OBJ

by Oge Okonkwo Reports from Vanguard earlier today stated that Iyabo Obasanjo had written an 11-paged letter to her father and ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo. The letter exclusively obtained by the…

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Yes, I met Iyabo Obasanjo in the US and she said… – Osoba opens up

by Adeola Balogun Another dramatic twist has occurred in the case of an 11-page letter said to have been written to former President , Olusegun Obasanjo by his daughter, Senator…

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Sonala Olumhense: A shell-shocked Presidency finally replies Obasanjo

by Sonala Olumhense The same goes for corruption.  Only the Americans are fighting corruption more than me, and I will continue to fight it.  That is why you do not…

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Okey Ndibe: Somebody should shoo Obasanjo off the stage

by Okey Ndibe Somebody ought to shoo Mr. Obasanjo off the stage. He must leave us in peace to focus on a true leader – Madiba Nelson Mandela – a…

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