The unpredictability of the former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo was further showcased as he made a surprise appearance at the wedding of a niece of President Goodluck Jonathan, not only did he attend, he was also pictured surprisingly bowing as he greeted President Jonathan, as Mr president remained standing straight.
It can be recalled that Obasanjo recently claimed that Jonathan’s government had wasted $45 billion foreign exchange reserve left by his administration. He said he bore no personal grudge against Jonathan and that he was only concerned with good governance.
And President Goodluck Jonathan had responded in like measure, with aides disputing Obasanjo’s figure and Jonathan describing some elder statesmen as ‘motor park touts’.
The marriage in Abuja today was between Inebharapu Paul, Jonathan’s niece and Simeon Onyemaechi. The wedding held at the Abuja National Christian Centre.
It was learnt that Obasanjo’s appearance caused quite a stir at the ceremony.
He arrived the venue in company of Dr. Andy Uba and some other aides before the commencement of the service.
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| Ine, her husband, Simeon, Obasanjo, David Mark. Standing behind Mark is Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Church of Christ |
His arrival attracted a loud ovation from those who were already seated, especially women.
He was ushered into the hall amidst standing ovation by his admirers and took his seat at the VIP section.
He was later joined at the section by the President of the Senate, David Mark and his wife.
About 20 minutes after, Jonathan entered the hall with his wife, Patience, and the bride.
The President and his wife took turn to exchange pleasantries with Obasanjo, Mark and other dignitaries before taking their seats.
Obasanjo’s introduction during the service also attracted a loud applause from the congregation.
In his vote of thanks at the service Jonathan specially recognised Obasanjo’s presence, saying, “Let me appreciate our father, President Olusegun Obasanjo, for being here with us. Thank you for coming.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Obasanjo is unpredictable.
ReplyDeleteNO! He is not UNPREDICTABLE, rather he is a TYPICAL YORUBA MAN. They BARK behind U and COWED at Ur presence. The YORUBAs are TRULY/REALY double EDGE SWORD.
DeleteAs for the so called "CHRISTIAN" CENTRE, so their is a VIP SECTION in the HOUSE OF GOD? Now I know why CHRISTENDOM are DOOMED for DESTRUCTION in the BATTLE at ARMAGEDOM.
Matosky, you are wrong again. Yoruba's are only diplomatic. Their diplomacy is what has brought them this far. The Yoruba man is always ready to negotiate with you rather than kill himself over some senseless arguement. He is also very smart, he will stoop to conquer.
DeleteGej is just unwise, an old man bows to greet you, you stand upright to receive him in Africa that is wrong so so wrong
There he goes again EL-KATOSKI. You have just revealed that you are an Igbo man. and as true to form the Igbos are still in kindergarten when it comes to politics. They are bereft of diplomacy and always make the wrong choice of letting their emotion get the better part of them instead of using their intelligence. how do you explain an Igbo nation proposal to adopt a single candidate for the Presidential Election there by putting all their eggs in one basket because of their hatred of the Hausa and Yorubas. Its like cutting off ones nose to spite ones head. While other tribes are almost evenly distributed in their support of the two major parties the Igbo chooses to allow emotion rule their thinking faculty believing that the coming election is another Biafran war that needed to be concluded.EL_Katoski.. Mechie onu gi.
DeleteAll the enemies of GEJ shall soon bow in like manner..l
ReplyDeleteAmen Amen and Amen
DeleteO the folly of youth! Elders sometikes bow to conquer. Watch and see...
ReplyDeleteEbora owu ,i hail u ooooooooooooooo.
ReplyDeleteThe snake bite.....that's all....
ReplyDeleteI trust my yoruba people. they will follow u untill u enter grave
ReplyDeleteAnd where has it gotten them to? Poverty stricken tribe.
DeleteAnon 9:43, why will u label a tribe poverty stricken?its a pity no one knows ur tribe as its not stated here not even ur name but I can deduce why, I think a yoruba man is ur landlord and u are always unable to come up with ur rents and this hurts u so bad(I understand the pains). My advice work harder, stop been vengeful and control ur hate.
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Poverty stricken? You need to go check again Dude. Without oil the yorubas have made progress developed their land much more than you lots. Our diplomatic life style has allowed people from all over the country to come help us develop our part of the country even more. Learn from us dude; we stoop to conquer and we always do in the end.
DeleteThese politicians! Common tout is your father. Wonder shall never end.
ReplyDeleteSai BABA!!!!
ReplyDeleteStoop to conquer..A tactical strategy in destroying a perceived enemy.
ReplyDeleteOBJ is an elder statesman, like him or hate him doesn't change the fact. I like what he did, Jonathan is still the president and number person in the country atleast for now, so, kudos to BABA for bows to Jona. But that doesn't translate to that Jona is BABA mate is the office that he did respected. GMB all the way!
ReplyDeleteThe old wily tortoise. He bites you and he blows the wound cool air and then he will bite you again. Never to be trusted
ReplyDeleteWho is at the centre of the group photograph? The couple or OBJ? The smart Baba stole the show! GEJ is almost unnoticed. Note how Patience gently pushes OBJ not to cover her from being seen!
ReplyDeleteThe Bride and Groom are in one corner while the Politicians take centre stage
DeleteDiaris God
10.41pm you will soon realise what that bow actually meant.
ReplyDeleteYoruba people will follow you until you enter grave . When you do not enter grave and what will they do?
ReplyDeleteGej is still d president , his bow is to respect the office who occupies it doesn't matter.
ReplyDeleteIf I were President Jonathan, I should have bowed immediately for OBJ immediately. In African tradition, it is a taboo for a young person to receive a bow from an elderly person. GEJ missed it again, what a problem.
ReplyDeleteWhat is there in such bows? Or is a typical Yorubaman, there have respect for both the young, old, intelligent and stupid. Apart from that, his ulterior motives may not be what we have as our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHeheheheheheheh obj bows to bros j hmmmmmmmm bros j needs to b very careful.
ReplyDeletepoor u anonymous 11:43 if yoruba who live in d economy vantage position in this nation is regarded poverty strcken i wonder d adj qualify ur race brown noser
ReplyDeleteJonathan is still the president therefore should be respected as such. I don't support his poor performance but that does not mean I will disrespect the institution.
ReplyDelete9.43 am if you call yoruba poverty striken I wonder which tribe will be affluent to you. Anyway I pity you sha .
ReplyDeletetherez no vip seat in church......some fools shuld stop commenting here..i love GEJ bt i SuPORT GMB...plx lets allow dis change to happen...aso rock no b 4 one person....chinedu
ReplyDeleteJonathan has placed a curse on him self. All the people that are behind him now will run away after leaving the office.
ReplyDeleteMy friend this is 2015 and let's be objective in our discussions not some backward thoughts of curses Where does curse come into the matter
DeleteObj is old and his actions are not truly his anymore
I am sure during the dinner with GEJ He must have cracked so many jokes including Buhari's certificate saga
i lyk wot obj did n will lyk every1 to emulate. agewise,jona is obj's boy but he(obj)stil bowz for jona. does dis mean anytin to u? it is nt jona he respected but d office. wot i dnt understand is y some dudes r raining abuses on jona even when he is stil d presido. don't they tink they r abusing d office? ovat
ReplyDeleteRL Matosky, you are nothing but an ethnist fool blinded by ignorance and pitiable taste for relevance. One would have expected you to exercise some decorum and restraint when commenting on national and public issues. Most every issues be view with a parochials lense of ethnicity?
ReplyDeleteDear commentator, before tearing yourselves apart, please sit and ponder over this African adage: "Good morning is not a sign of friendship". On Baba's appearance at GEJ's niece's wedding.
ReplyDeleteOBJ after evil organisations endorsed Buhari, he has realized the truth and he has visited, bowed to GEJ. Which signifies GEJ as a victor.
ReplyDeleteGEJ is the winner any day criticize him or not, later you will find the truth and support him. Many who criticized him previously have come back to support him when they realized their mistakes. I believe many of you blabbing will eventually turn to support and praise him. Remember GEJ said that by the time he finishes his administration Nigerians will turn around and praise him as the best president after seeing the truth and his achievements, This is the signal.
ReplyDeleteOBJ was making a statement by attending that wedding and even bowing before GEJ: Despite his dissatisfaction with GEJ's performance as President, he (OBJ) has no personal issues with the President. That is maturity - separate the issue from the person. I wish our politicians would learn from this wise man! I can be your friend and not vote for you - if I don't think you are capable.
ReplyDelete@ el matosky?
ReplyDeleteWhere u there in the battle of amagedom?
Pls be careful of what u say in public.
El matosky shall surely perish at the Battle of armageddon
ReplyDeleteI have one prayer for all surppoters of PDP... Say Amen to this " May the Lord of heaven and earth run your life the way President Goodluck Jonathan has been running Nigeria.....
ReplyDeletewhenever North got hold of the sit, it will last for another 4oyears with them, be careful, you will remember i say it, why do you think Atiku i quiet?
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