Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
By Shade Damiro
Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo has said that he would live above 100 years.
The 87 year Old Obasanjo d8sclosed this in Awowo, Ogun State during the 65th birthday of Oba Olasunkanmi Abdugafari, the Alawowo of Awowo Kingdom, on Saturday 24, December 2024.
The “Ebora Owu “who was accompanied to the ceremony by the Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Adelola Matemilola prayed for the celebrant that he would witnessed more years on earth adding that he is impressed with his performance since he ascended the throne “that why I’m here today and God willing as I have witnessed your 65th birthday, I will be at your 70th, 75th and 80th after which I may be waving at you from the other side but if God say I will still be alive who am I to say no?”
During his short but memorable presence the ever agile and humorous “Ebora Owu” also danced to the music of Aare Sir Shina Akanni Aroworeyin Scorpido who was on the band stand with the celebrant and other dignitaries before leaving the venue.
Present at the the birthday celebration were notable dignitaries which include Oba Babatunde Sonola, the Olu of Makogi, members of “Ijoko Agba” led by DIG Jubril retd. Alhaji Iyana Fatai, Aare Ogunwolu Musibau, Chief Ola, Baale Idan and others.
