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“By that position, the respect, protocol and dignity that must be given to the office by virtue of the Constitution must not be denied. To do otherwise is to deride the office and the Constitution.”
*Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo
PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Nigeria’s former leader, President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said in a statement that he is unapologetic over his recent statement and actions towards traditional rulers in Oyo State last week.
Recall that the former president, in a viral video, had berated and condemned the monarchs for failing to stand and greet the state governor, Seyi Makinde, describing their behaviour as a sign of disrespect for the Governor and his office.
An angry Obasanjo therefore ordered the traditional leaders to stand up and greet Governor Makinde, an action that generated outrage among some Yoruba leaders and political elites, including the Oluwo of Iwo, who urged him to apologise to the traditional rulers.
However, speaking in a statement through his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said he stands firmly and uncompromising to the statement as the Constitution gave the Governors power over the royal fathers.
He said, “Obasanjo affirmed that he stood firmly, unapologetically and uncompromisingly on the position that the Governor of a State holds the highest office in the State.
“By that position, the respect, protocol and dignity that must be given to the office by virtue of the Constitution must not be denied. To do otherwise is to deride the office and the Constitution.”
Also reacting to the apology issued on Sunday by his self-acclaimed wife, Taiwo Martins, Obasanjo denied her as neither his wife nor a member of the Obasanjo family. He described her as an imposter, adding that nobody makes statements on behalf of the Obasanjo family except those delegated.
He said, “For the records, Ms. Martins has two children, Jonwo and Bunmi, for Chief Obasanjo, but to say emphatically that she is neither his wife nor a member of the Obasanjo family.
“Her posturing as Chief Obasanjo’s wife is false and that of an impostor. Nobody makes statement on behalf of the Obasanjo family except Chief Obasanjo or people delegated by him to do so.
“It must be noted that the state of health of Ms. Martins is known to all and sundry and whatever she says or does has nothing to do with Chief Obasanjo as an individual or the Obasanjo family as a whole.” the statement added.
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