My Outspokenness Landed Me In Jail – Former President Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his outspokenness  on national and international issues led him to jail under the military junta of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha in 1995. Obasanjo was accused of being involved in what was derided as phantom coup to topple the then military dictator, Abacha, tried by a military tribunal, found guilty and sentenced. However, speaking during an interactive session with 15 young male and female future Africa leaders drawn from different parts of the continent at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library…

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Senator Mbata Emerges New Ohanaeze President General As Governor Mbah, Uzodinma, Others Advocate Igbo Unity

By Tony Adibe A legal practitioner and former Senator, who represented Rivers East Senatorial District, Senator John Azuta-Mbata has emerged the new President-General of the Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, with Okoye Nwadinobi becoming the Deputy President-General and former Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Emeka Sibeudu, emerging the new Secretary-General. Also victorious were Dr. Chidera Aneke, National Treasurer, Dr. EzeChukwu Ezechi, National Publicity Secretary, Dr Okeagu Ogadu, Legal Adviser; Deputy Secretary General, Dan Okenyi. Vice President General, Omeife Omeife Jideofor, Vice President General:,  Chief John Duru, Vice President General, …

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