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Obasanjo Opposes Exclusion of Igbo Candidates from Presidency
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly opposed the exclusion of Igbo candidates from Nigeria’s presidency due to past secession attempts, calling it “unfair.” He expressed these views during a meeting with the League of Northern Democrats, led by former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, at his library in Abeokuta.
Obasanjo pointed out that the desire for secession is not unique to the Igbo, noting that other ethnic groups, including those in the North with the “Araba” movement, have also considered breaking away. “It hurts me when people say an Igbo man cannot be president because of past secession,” he said.
He questioned the reasons for excluding the Igbo from the presidency, stating that every part of Nigeria has thought about secession. “No ethnic group is morally superior to another,” he added. “Let us unite and build our country together.”
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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