Tinubu Meets Obasanjo, Jonathan, Photos, Details Emerge
- President Bola Tinubu has met with former president Olusegun Obasanjo and the ex-president Goodluck Jonathan in Ghana
- Obasanjo has been a prominent critic of Tinubu's administration, particularly its economic policies, prompting the president to recently recall how his predecessor allegedly hindered Lagos's development
- Despite their political differences, Tinubu met with the former presidents during the inauguration of John Mahama as the new president of Ghana
President Bola Tinubu met with two of his predecessors, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, during the inauguration of John Mahama as Ghana's new president in Accra, the nation's capital.
Tinubu's handshake with Obasanjo was significant, given their history of verbal criticism towards each other. Obasanjo had been a prominent critic of Tinubu's administration, condemning his economic policies and measures to address insecurity.
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Tinubu recalls how Obasanjo under-developed Lagos
In his maiden media chat, Tinubu recalled how Obasanjo allegedly underdeveloped Lagos by rejecting the creation of the local council development areas when he was president and Tinubu was governor. However, the two leaders met at the new Ghanaian president's inauguration and exchanged a gentle handshake.
In his address at the inauguration, Tinubu reiterated Nigeria's commitment to strengthening ties with its West African neighbour. He described the bond between Nigeria and Ghana as "strong" and "unbreakable," emphasising that the two countries are "brothers and sisters" who would always stand together.
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Tinubu praises Ghana's president
President Tinubu praised Ghana's democratic presidential transition, stating that it proved democracy was thriving in West Africa. He also commended President Mahama, describing him as "a man of patriotic vision and substance" who loved his nation and its people dearly. Tinubu expressed confidence that the new government would collaborate with Nigeria to achieve shared prosperity and address common challenges
Political observers said Tinubu's visit to Ghana underscored the importance of regional cooperation and diplomacy in addressing West Africa's challenges.
At the event, Tinubu emphasised the need for Nigeria and Ghana to work together to overcome poverty, youth unemployment, instability, and insurgency, which are some of the most pressing issues confronting the subregion.
Ghanaian president receives Tinubu's remark
The Nigerian president's remarks were warmly received by his Ghanaian counterpart, President Mahama, who shared Tinubu's vision for a more integrated and prosperous West Africa. The two leaders were expected to work closely together to advance regional interests and promote economic development.
As Tinubu returned to Nigeria, his visit to Ghana was seen as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations and promoting regional cooperation. His commitment to working with Ghana and other West African countries to address common challenges was a testament to his leadership and vision for a more prosperous and integrated Africa
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Obasanjo accuses NNPC of disrespecting
Legit.ng earlier reported that Obasanjo said the NNPC Limited disrespected him by sending him an open invitation to the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries.
Femi Soneye, the NNPC's spokesperson, sent the open invitation to the former president during a television interview last week.
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Before Soneye's interview, Obasanjo had lamented how the NNPC stopped his administration from privatising the corporation.
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