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If I wanted third term, I would’ve gotten it — Obasanjo

If I wanted third term, I would’ve gotten it — Obasanjo

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Henry Oduah
Published on 2025-09-20 22:39:43

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has refuted long-standing claims that he attempted to extend his presidency beyond two terms, insisting he never sought such a move.

Obasanjo made the remarks on Wednesday during the democracy dialogue hosted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra. He stressed that no evidence exists to back the speculation.

“I’m not a fool. If I wanted a third term, I know how to go about it. And there is no Nigerian dead or alive that would say I called him and told him I wanted a third term,” Obasanjo said.

The former president argued that securing debt relief for Nigeria during his administration was a much tougher feat than pursuing a tenure extension.

“I keep telling them that,…

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