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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo gave his seat to the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi at a function in Abuja this week. Social media
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo gave his seat to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi at a function in Abuja this week.Obasanjo, Obi and other dignitaries were at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for a gathering organized by Fidelity Bank.
The 2023 LP flagbearer took a seat at the back of the hall after refusing to take one of those reserved for VIPs. The video has gone viral on Twitter and Facebook, with some describing Obasanjo’s action as “symbolic” and “an endorsement”. Obasanjo, in particular, is believed to be rallying other former Heads of State, influential retired Generals and powerful Northerners, including monarchs, for Obi.
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