The Digest:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent denial of pursuing a third term has been challenged by Dr. Usman Bugaje, a former lawmaker and civil society leader. Bugaje insists Obasanjo “did everything within his power” to extend his tenure, contradicting the ex-president’s claims at a democracy dialogue in Ghana.
Key Points:
- Obasanjo denied seeking a third term, stating no Nigerian could attest to such discussions.
- Bugaje, a former National Assembly member, refuted this on Arise Television’s Morning Show.
- He alleged lawmakers faced threats and intimidation from Obasanjo’s agents.
- Bugaje cited Senator Victor Lar as an example of those who resisted the push.
- He claimed money was distributed to influence lawmakers, and witnesses remain alive.
- The former president’s denial was dismissed as a matter of “style,” not substance.
- Bugaje described the evidence of the third-term bid as “incontrovertible.”
Sources: Vanguard Nigeria
