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The drama and intrigue continue in the Nigerian political theater. This week, we saw ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo offer his seat to Peter Obi at a function in Abuja.
Different reactions have trailed the video, which is currently trending on social media. Users on the platform have even ascribed political annotations to a video.
The whole drama played out at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja during a gathering organized by Fidelity Bank to celebrate the national honour conferred on Professor Benedict Oramah by President Muhammadu Buhari. Now Obasanjo, Obi, and other dignitaries were there to grace the occasion.
Oramah is the President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Board of Directors.
In a Twitter post, @OluwaseunP, the master of ceremonies, narrated how Obi walked in while Obasanjo was making his speech.
The 2023 LP flagbearer took a seat at the back of the hall after refusing to take one of those reserved for VIPs.
“OBJ noticed & told them, “leave him alone o.” He then went himself to bring Obi to the front & gave him his own seat. Then said, “my job is done,” the tweet added.
The video has gone viral on Twitter and Facebook, with some describing Obasanjo’s action as “symbolic” and “an endorsement.”
Our source gathered that some ex-Nigerian leaders were tactically supporting Peter Obi.
Obasanjo, in particular, is believed to be rallying other former Heads of State, influential retired Generals, and powerful Northerners, including monarchs, for Obi.
There are speculations that the jet Obi has been using recently was offered by shipping and oil magnate T. Y. Danjuma.
The 83-year-old former Chief of Army Staff served as the first Minister of Defence under the Obasanjo administration.
Akin Osuntokun, a former political adviser to Obasanjo, recently disclosed that his ex-principal may support Obi becoming President in 2023.
Here is the video:
Baba Olusegun Obasanjo after seeing Peter Obi, moved to give him his seat and declaring:
— T Kay Oseleye (@tkayose) October 15, 2022
"MY JOB IS DONE"
Is it not fascinating to see an agile obasanjo at 85 walking smarter than tinubu who is claiming 70😀😀#endsars #Obidatti2023
Ambode
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Source: dailypost.ng
#2023 Election
#Obasanjo
#Peter Obi
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