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December 23, 2013

‘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 Obasanjo is said to have stated this during his meeting with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday. The former president also... Read More

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December 23, 2013

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 open letter. After going through the letter from Jonathan, here are the 10 things we learnt: 1. President Jonathan was as reluctant as Iyabo Obasanjo... Read More

December 22, 2013

#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 OBJ’s open letter] Chief Obasanjo on December 2 wrote a letter to the president criticizing him for his leadership methods among other things. President Jonathan... Read More

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December 22, 2013

“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 decided to respond the former, open letter for open letter. Jonathan took exception to the upbraiding by the former president saying his argument his misplaced... Read More

December 22, 2013

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 the party’s national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, former military leader, General Muhammadu Buhari, APC national leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, Governors Ibikunle Amosun... Read More

December 21, 2013

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 President, Olusegun Obasanjo today. According to reports, this trend of event has caused panic and anxiety at the Presidential Villa. The move is coming after... Read More

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December 20, 2013

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 nation, and come clean before the citizens on all charges contained in that letter. That is the only way he can redeem the government he... Read More

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December 20, 2013

Opinion: Dear Iyabo Obasanjo, no one would wish to have a child like you

by Victoria Ohaeri I’m sure you worked hard and made all these sacrifices for the sake of your children; your family. How would you feel if they turn around and throw mud at you, like you are doing to your father? How would you react to a mail in the media tomorrow authored by your... Read More

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December 20, 2013

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 complaint, highlighting all the betrayals supervised by an all knowing father figure, which of which Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello purportedly wrote to her daddy. This write... Read More

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December 19, 2013

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, has not been received by Chief Obasanjo. The letter is said to be an ‘open letter’ written by the senator in light of her father’s... Read More

December 19, 2013

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. The senator was said to have spoken to Vanguard yesterday and stated that all claims of her denying authorship of the letter were false. Ever... Read More

December 19, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: Jonathan should also reply OBJ’s letter and leak it out

by Olusegun Adeniyi Therefore, whether or not he responds to Obasanjo’s ill-tempered letter is no longer of any relevance. What I believe is important now is for him to begin to do the needful things that will help him regain his moral authority. That way, he can also begin to rebuild the trust of the... Read More

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December 19, 2013

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 President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The letter released yesterday by Vanguard is highly critical of Chief Obasanjo and paints him in an unsavoury light. Family members and... Read More

December 19, 2013

‘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, Iyabo Obasanjo, the media house has stuck to its story. Vanguard has maintained its stance on the exclusivity and the authenticity of the letter by... Read More

December 18, 2013

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 the country. The letter was said to have been exclusively obtained by Vanguard and the media house is apparently sticking to their side of the... Read More

December 18, 2013

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 Vanguard, the former senator described her father, calling him a “liar, manipulator, hypocrite”. Read the 10 things we got from the letter below: 1. Iyabo... Read More

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December 18, 2013

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 Iyabo Obasanjo. The letter, which was published by Vanguard earlier today, criticizes Chief Obasanjo for being a bad father and leader. In confirmation of the... Read More

December 18, 2013

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 hear of anyone in my government going to jail, because nobody in my government is corrupt. Dear Baba: I write this letter by myself out... Read More

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December 18, 2013

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 while longer! From the outset, I must offer an apology for the grave moral offense of seeming to bracket the late sage, Nelson Mandela, with... Read More

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December 18, 2013

Open letter: ‘Dear daddy, you are also a liar, manipulator and a hypocrite’ – Iyabo Obasanjo writes OBJ (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Barely 3 weeks after sending a fiery letter of criticism to President Goodluck Jonathan, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has himself come under verbal fire. Chief Obasanjo has received a letter of his own, and from none other than his daughter, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello. In an 11 page letter exclusively obtained by Vanguard, the... Read More

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December 17, 2013

Opinion: Obasanjo possessed by Mandela’s spirit

by Adekoya Boladale Finally, it is disturbing seeing Obasanjo render advice on good governance to the presidency when he once had the opportunity to hold that sacred position but he neglected the course of integrity and transparency. Within the last few days I have read various opinions and commentaries on how dearly and urgently our... Read More

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December 17, 2013

Sam Nda-Isaiah: Impeach Pres. Jonathan now or never

by Sam Nda-Isaiah If the president does not address all these issues immediately, then, it will be in order for the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against him. If the contents of both Sanusi and Obasanjo’s letters to Jonathan are even half true, and the president is not impeached, then we should brace ourselves... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Elnathan John: What I learnt from OBJ’s letter to Jonathan

by Elnathan John As someone who will soon be president, I am ashamed of Obasanjo’s letterhead. It looked like something he personally designed on Microsoft Word. What will it take to print quality letterheads like mine? On the bright side however, I am happy that he at least learnt something at the National Open University.... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Provide evidence of snipers or shut up forever – Presidency tells OBJ

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Presidency yesterday took another shot at former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in response to the letter he wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan. Chief Obasanjo had written an 18-page missive on December 2 fiercely criticizing the current administration under President Jonathan. One of the accusations the former leader laid down was that the... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Obi Nwakanma: Obasanjo’s letter drips with impatience and frustration

by Obi Nwakanma That said, it is clear that Obasanjo’s letter, dripping with frustration and his growing impatience with the president signals a critical open shot in the drama leading to 2015. But it should do more: it should lead to the airing of all our national dirty linen; the hidden and unresolved secrets that... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Keep your robust reply and fix the country – OBJ tells Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that President Goodluck Jonathan is planning to reply former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s 18-page letter by himself, the latter is said to have stated that what is required is action not words. [READ: Someone’s not amused: Lies, deceit, dishonour, myopia and deception are Jonathan’s major ingredients – OBJ lashes out] President... Read More

December 14, 2013

Chidi Onumah: Obasanjo’s satanic letter

by Chidi Onumah Obasanjo’s letter dated December 2, 2013, and titled, “Before it is too late” had all the telltale signs of a deeply troubled man. Rather than writing this particular letter, Obasanjo should have committed hara-kiri for his many crimes against Nigeria and Nigerians. Olusegun Obasanjo’s damning letter to President Goodluck Jonathan must rank... Read More

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December 13, 2013

OBJ’s letter: Panic in Aso Rock as Jonathan’s aides ‘engage in marathon meetings’

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, the senior aides of President Goodluck Jonathan have been thrown in confusion by the uncomplimentary letter sent to him by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The aides are said to have begun a damage control frenzy in a bid to repair the president’s image following the onslaught by Chief Obasanjo.... Read More

December 13, 2013

Chinedu Ekeke: Sorry Gen. Obasanjo, but it’s already too late

by Chinedu Ekeke You claimed God made Jonathan president through you. That’s not true, General. God did not make Jonathan Nigeria’s president. You did. Actually, Nigeria’s president as of today could have been anybody. It was just for you to decide. Whoever you foisted on the nation in 2007 was your choice, not God’s. And... Read More

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December 13, 2013

Ayokunle Odekunle: Mr. President, print that letter and read it before IBB writes his own

by Ayokunle Odekunle President Jonathan has been a massive disappointment. When you fail, you become susceptible to attack from other failures. I have had my fair share of people who are approaching or let me say who were approaching the twilight of their lives; people who know or who knew or who think they know... Read More

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