These are the stories you should be monitoring today. My life with obasanjo, by remi obasanjo leadership newspaper. Olusegun obasanjo is a former president of nigeria who held the position from 1999 to 2007. The first was directed to the erstwhile president goodluck jonathan in 20 after their amiable relationship turned sour. In the unsparing letter which criticised various actions of the current government, obasanjo told the president it is time to rest in a clear message to buhari that he shouldnt bother contesting for the 2019 elections. Iyabo obasanjo supports father over letter to president. Olusegun obasanjo biography childhood, life achievements. Dont contest in 2019, obasanjo warns buhari the guardian.
Obasanjos letter was redistributed over the weekend allegedly by some supporters of the current administration, barely a few days after her father, former president olusegun obasanjo circulated a special statement about president buhari, and. Not that we didnt know he is all or most that his daughter has revealed after all we know that he was sleeping with his supposed daughter in law, but for your biological daughter to come in the open to tear you into shreds for whatever reason actually reflects that you do not have any honor left in you. Last week, obasanjo wrote to buhari, where he outlined the failure of his government and its inaction in the face of killings perpetrated by rampaging. December 18, 20 iyabo, obasanjos daughter writes open letter, disowns her father from massachusetts, usa open letter.
Obasanjos letter was redistributed over the weekend allegedly by some supporters of the current administration, barely a few days after her father. Iyabo obasanjos letter to her father politics 5 nairaland nairaland forum nairaland general politics iyabo obasanjos letter to her father 72968 views obasanjo s letter to senate and house of representatives photo of obasanjo s letter to buhari. This is the full text of the letter former president olusegun obasanjo wrote to president muhammadu bahari on the state of the nation. In the well articulated letter dated march 9, 2020, obasanjo described sanusis dethronement as undeserved, while commending him for paying the price. News editors, in terms of anger, could only be compared with obasanjos famous interview with a news magazine in the early 90s, when he demolished babangidas regime for being dishonorable. One of the daughters of former president olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has backed her father on his recent open letter to president muhammadu buhari wherein the expresident. Iyabo obasanjo keeps mum on controversial letter to father. Iyabo obasanjo has confirmed this letter read more here. Obasanjo, on monday in another open letter to president buhari, lamented about the state of the nation, while calling for urgent actions to tackle nigerias challenges. Following allegations of various human rights violations contained in the 18page letter written by former president olusegun obasanjo to president goodluck jonathan, the president has directed the national human rights commission nhrc to investigate the.
Olusegun obasanjo agbe loba house, quarry road, ibara, p. Iyabo obasanjobello, a former senator of ogun state. More details have emerged concerning a shocking open letter addressed to president olusegun obasanjo by her first daughter senator iyabo obasanjo from the united states of america. Olusegun obasanjos most popular book is my watch volume 2.
A former nigerian senator, iyabo obasanjo, on saturday lambasted her detractors who are currently recirculating her 20 letter to her father. Obasanjos coalition for national swindle the guardian. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 2. Ex president obasanjos letter to president jonathan should be seen. Nigerias former president olusegun obasanjo, on tuesday, in an unbelievable and excoriating statement, commanded president muhammadu buhari not to seek reelection in 2019. One of the daughters of former president olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has backed her father on his recent open letter to president muhammadu buhari wherein the ex.
Obasanjos daughter iyabo reacts her fathers letter to. Pdf since nigeria returned to democratic governance in may 1999, the fight against. The daughter of the former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has given support to her father on his recent open letter to. Matthew olusegun aremu obasanjo was born in the village of ibogunolaogun in southwest nigeria. Obasanjobello could not have had anything to do with the letter. Why i gave up on my dad iyabo obasanjo vanguard news. Recently,a letter sent by iyabo obasanjo to her father in 20 resurfaced after a statement sent by her father to the present president of nigeria and she blamed. What kids can forget that kind of violence against their. Keeping it real with adeola episode 102 iyabo obasanjos letter. Iyabo obasanjos letter to her father politics nigeria. Aug 22, 2019 a former nigerian senator, iyabo obasanjo, on saturday lambasted her detractors who are currently recirculating her letter to her father. Pdf comparative analysis of mass media coverage of the fight.
So, the day iyabo saw her in a swimming trunk at her fathers swimming pool in ota farm, ogun state, she nearly assaulted her if not for her mothers intervention. This is one of the reasons we always push shadows instead of the image. Iyabo obasanjo reacts to her fathers letter to buhari. Since her secret dalliance with late godwin daboh became public knowledge, the former president distanced himself from her. Iyabo obasanjos letter cursing father in 20 resurfaces. Recently,a letter sent by iyabo obasanjo to her father in 20 resurfaced after a statement sent by her father to the. This week on keeping it real, adeola pokes fun at the letters flying around in nigeria with the latest one from former senator iyabo obasanjo. Olusegun obasanjo, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. Obasanjos daughter, iyabo wrote the open letter to her. Oluremi obasanjo, who is the mother of his oldest children, the most wellknown of them being dr. Reacting, presidential spokesman, garba shehu, in a statement said. In her letter, iyabo, a former commissioner in ogun state and former senator, recounted obasanjos failings as a father and questioned his moral right to criticise others.
Iyabo obasanjo s damning letter to her father, former president olusegun obasanjo here is a copy of senator iyabo obasanjo letter to her father, former nigerian president olusegun. Iyabo s letter was clear evidence that obasanjo never had his daughters heart. Pdp reacts to obasanjos open letter, warns buhari daily. The daughter of the former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has given support to her father on his recent open letter to president muhammadu buhari, advising him not to recontest in 2019, among other issues. Obasanjos letter was redistributed over the weekend allegedly by some supporters. Here is a copy of senator iyabo obasanjo letter to her father, former nigerian president olusegun obasanjo obasanjo. Jan 24, 2018 former president olusegun obasanjo, yesterday, warned president muhammadu buhari not to seek reelection in the 2019 polls. Iyabo obasanjo bello was a plaintiff in a divorce case heard by alonzo b. Democracy itself is a governance method started by the ancient greeks. Some social media users had recirculated the former senators letter to her father in 20 in which she criticised the former president.
Iyabo obasanjos letter to her father politics 4 nigeria. Purported iyabo obasanjos letter a forgery expresident obasanjos family members, aides december 18, 20 ini ekott former president olusegun obasanjo. Jan 15, 2020 a former nigerian senator, iyabo obasanjo, on saturday lambasted her detractors who are currently recirculating her letter to her father. Jan 29, 2018 one of the daughters of former president olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has backed her father on his recent open letter to president muhammadu buhari wherein the expresident.
A clarion call for coalition for nigeria movement notes that buhari has failed in leadership, performed below expectation, and. Former president, olusegun obasanjo, wrote another open letter to president muhammadu buhari where he talked about security, as he call for urgent actions to combat the challenges okay. But obasanjo is like the goat in the urhobo proverb which feels no qualms when water is poured on it. Those who republished the old letter should have spent time to respond to the content of the said statement which called for president buhari to retire in 2019, ms. Iyabo obasanjos letter to her father politics 19 nigeria. Iyabo obasanjo speaks on her fathers letter to buhari premium.
Former president, olusegun obasanjo, wrote another open letter to president muhammadu buhari where he talked about security, as he call for urgent actions to combat the challenges. Jonathan orders nhrc to probe allegations of rights abuses. Iyabo obasanjo, the daughter of former president olusegun obasanjo, has lambasted supporters of the buhari administration for recycling a. One pole of reportorial partisans elsewhere countered saying the letter was forged by president jonathans government agents and coyly placed in. Obasanjo blasts jonathan, writes 18page letter to president. Obasanjos letter to buhari in full text posterity media.
Iyabo obasanjo bello born 27 april 1967 in lagos nigeria, is the daughter of former nigerian president mr olusegun obasanjo and his wife oluremi obasanjo. Olusegun obasanjo biography, children, net worth, house, age. Iyabo s letter ought to have put obasanjo in his place. One, the current situation and consequent possible outcome dictate that i should, before the door closes on reason and promotion of national interest, alert you to the danger that may be lurking in the corner. In response to an open letter her dad wrote to the president of nigeria, goodluck jonathan, iyabo obasanjo. I am constrained to issue this special statement at this time. If iyabo actually wrote the letter, then obasanjo is a complete failure. Released by kehinde akinyemi special assistant media. Below are excerpts from the long worded obasanjos open letter to president muhammadu buhari. Full text of obasanjos letter to president jonathan.
Iyabo obasanjos letter to her father politics 2 nigeria. Full text of olusegun obasanjos statement on buhari not. Senator obasanjobello represents the ogun central senatorial district of ogun state in. Former president obasanjo had last week written a letter to president buhari outlining the failure of his government and its inaction in the face of killings perpetrated by rampaging fulani herdsmen, especially in. The sixteenpage letter the former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, wrote to.
Coleman jnr of the state of carolina general court of justice, district court division. Iyabo obasanjo speaks on her fathers letter to buhari. Stella obasanjo, the late former first lady died on sunday, october 23, 2005, in spain after a failed tummy tuck surgery. Iyabo s letter and the response to it has been treated as a family issue, so that all the members of the family can be equipped with the other side of the story from me for posterity. Jan 29, 2018 daughter of former president olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjobello, has backed her fathers letter to president muhammadu buhari, which advised him not to seek reelection in 2019.
Lagos in what is turning out to be a season of open letters, daughter of former president olusegun obasanjo, iyabo, has ruled out further. Thewill recalls that former president obasanjo had, last week, written a letter to president buhari outlining the failure of his. Olusegun obasanjo and iyabo obasanjo in the 11page letter dated december 16, 20 exclusively obtained by vanguard, iyabo accused her father of orchestrating a third term for himself as president, cruelty to family members, abandonment of children and grandchildren, and also, a legendary reputation of maltreatment of women. Meet the mothers of olusegun obasanjos 21 children kemi. View iyabo obasanjos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. President olusegun obasanjo since we are still in the month of january, it is appropriate to wish all nigerians happy 2018. As the holy bible says, out of the fullness of the hear, the mouth speaketh.
Latest news about obasanjo in nigeria today 8th may 2020. She was said to have had two children for him before. Olugbenga obasanjo, enitan obasanjo, and damilola obasanjo, the last of the womans children who was born in 1982. Obasanjos letter was redistributed over the weekend allegedly by some supporters of the current administration, barely a few days after her father, former president olusegun obasanjo circulated a special statement about president buhari, and his administration. President muhammadu buhari left welcoming former president chief olusegun obasanjo to his office at. San francisco, january 28, thewill senator iyabo obasanjo bello, daughter of former president olusegun obasanjo has backed her fathers letter to president muhammadu buhari advising him not to recontest in 2019 saying it was appropriate. His later passport gave his date of birth as 5 march 1937, although this was an estimate, and there are no records of obasanjos birthdate from the time itself. An 11page 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. Nigeria news obasanjo to president muhammadu buhari. The general overseer of omega fire ministries international, apostle johnson suleman, has praised expresident olusegun obasanjo over his open letter to president muhammadu buhari. December 19, 20 iyabo obasanjo said she wrote the letter to her dad obasanjos daughter, iyabo wrote the open letter to her father.
Lynda obasanjo, nee soares, was another woman who had children for chief olusegun obasanjo. Iyabo obasanjo claimed they did enjoy the benefits attached to being children of the president. Obasanjo, who served as senator for ogun central senatorial district from 2007 to 2011, said nigerians should be wary of any attempt to recirculate her 20 letter and pass it off as recent. I decided to make it an open letter because the issue is very weighty and must be greatly worrisome. Expresident olusegun obasanjo has written to commiserate with dethroned emir of kano, alhaji sanusi lamido sanusi. Obasanjo bello attended corona school in victoria island, lagos, capital school in kaduna, and queen s college in lagos. Full text of obasanjos letter to president buhari the.
Iyabo obasanjo assistant professor college of william and. Olusegun obasanjo to current president goodluck jonathan, regarding obasanjos latest indignation at jonathans style of governance, albeit a selfserving vitriolic hocuspocus of indignation. Obasanjos second epistle to the president new telegraph. Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 8148 ratings. Jonathan,gcfr, president and commanderinchief of the federal republic of nigeria presidential villa, asokoro, abuja dear mr. Obasanjos daughter, iyabo, backs father on letter to.
The great man is he who does not lose his childsheart. He urged the incumbent not to over push his luck or over tax the. Obasanjo bello attended corona school in victoria island, lagos, capital school in kaduna, and queens college in lagos. President muhammadu buhari left welcoming former president chief olusegun obasanjo to his office at the state house abuja on april 7, 2016. Obasanjos daughter, iyabo, backs father on letter to buhari.
Ffk u re really a wise man, i really admire ur ways of reasoning and ways of addresing issues. More reactions as 2019 campaign materials surface at fec on january 25, 2018 7. He served as nigerias military ruler 197679 and, as a civilian, as president 19992007. Full text of obasanjos letter to president muhammadu buhari. President obasanjos letter to hrm sanusi lamido over. Vanguard newspaper it brings me no joy to have to write this but since you started this trend of open letters i thought i would follow suit since you dont listen to anyone anyway. Jan 28, 2018 the daughter of the former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has given support to her father on his recent open letter to president muhammadu buhari, advising him. Much harm has been donethe military iyabo obasanjo poised for ministerial.
After chief olusegun obasanjos critical letter to president goodluck jonathan, his daughter iyabo obasanjo has allegedly sent him an equally scathing letter. She obtained a degree in veterinary medicine from the university of. The letter of the governor of the central bank of nigeria to president goodluck jonathan is yet another one, while the olusegun agangas, as finance minister, alleged complaints was yet another. Senator iyabo obasanjo bello, the daughter of former president olusegun obasanjo has backed her father letter to president muhammadu buhari advising him not to recontest in 2019. Taiwo obasanjo has since reverted to her maiden name, martins. Obasanjos daughter iyabo backs fathers letter to buhari. Alo, we gathered is still very close to chief olusegun obasanjo as she is a member of the board of directors of obasanjos school, the bells. Box 2286, abeokuta, ogun state, nigeria a letter of appeal to president goodluck jonathan his excellency, dr.
Some of the details of our life are public but the people choose to ignore it and pretended we. From the minute iyabo obasanjos letter to her father general obasanjo was exclusively published by vanguard newspaper on wednesday, december 18, a media tussle to crush the truth ensued. Iyabo obasanjobello born 27 april 1967 in lagos nigeria, is the daughter of former nigerian. Jan 23, 2018 full text of obasanjos letter to president buhari.
Lagos with echoes of the open letter to former president, chief olusegun obasanjo from his daughter, iyabo, reverberating nationwide, the. She is the daughter of former nigerian president olusegun. I am constrained to issue this special statement at this time considering the situation of the country. Jan 23, 2008 iyabo obasanjo bello was a plaintiff in a divorce case heard by alonzo b. Obasanjo bello could not have had anything to do with the letter. Mischief makers are trying to pass off the letter as new on account of obasanjos letter to president muhammadu buhari on tuesday, january 23. Iyabo obasanjo attacks buhari, says president should step down the wise should listen wherever help and advice comes from, she said. Obasanjos daughter, iyabo insults, disowns her father from boston, massachusetts, usa. A letter by iyabo obasanjo, dated december 16, 20, castigating her father, former president olusegun obasanjo, has resurfaced. Former president of nigeria, chief olusegun obasanjo a moment ago released a second special letter to the presidential villa. The great man is he who does not lose his child s heart. He served as the army general of nigeria and as a military ruler remained the head of state from february 1976 to october 1979.
Iyabo obasanjo bello, the first daughter of former president olusegun obasanjo has curiously kept mute over a letter she purportedly wrote her father, several hours after it was leaked to the media. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover iyabos. In my own first reaction to obasanjos letter, i wrote as follows, yesterday, a letter was leaked to the media in nigeria from former president gen. In the 11page letter dated december 16, 20 exclusively obtained by vanguard, iyabo accused her father of orchestrating a third term for himself as. Iyabo obasanjos letter to her father politics 5 nigeria. Expresident olusegun obasanjo full text of obasanjo s letter to president jonathan before it is too late i am constrained to make this an open letter to you for a number of reasons. The leading episode that closely burlesqued the missive was an open letter from. Iyabo obasanjos purported letter to her father stirs. The daughter of the former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has given support to her father on his recent open letter to president muhammadu buhari, advising him.