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I Had Enough Audacity To Seek Third Term – Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said he was not interested in getting a third term in office.

The former president stated this at a virtual engagement organised by Africa Leadership Group, adding that he is “audacious enough” to get a third term if he had wanted.

Obasanjo said, “I never asked for a third term. If I wanted a third term, I would have got it. I am audacious enough to know how to get it.”

The elder stateman also revealed that he has done his best by endorsing the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, quashing rumours that he will join the campaign train.

Recall that Obasanjo, in his New Year message to Nigerians, titled “My appeal to all Nigerians particularly young Nigerians,” declared support for Obi.

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Obasanjo said, “I am not in campaign train. I’ve used benefit of my experience and I’ve put plainly.

“I do not belong to any political party. I will not join any campaign train. I’ve said what is best for the country.”

Speaking on what to look out for in the next president, Obasanjo said, “Nigeria is where we are because of leadership.

“We must decisively look for men and women who have the character, attributes, skill and attitude that we need for leadership, that will deliver in this country.”

Speaking on the Nigerian constitution, Obasanjo called for an amendment, noting that no constitution was perfect.

He said, “Some people blame the constitution for everything in Nigeria. Of course, our constitution is not perfect, and there is no constitution that is sacrosanct and it can be amended.”

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