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    Chief Obasanjo backs PDP, commends Senator Markafi

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    Chief Obasanjo and Senator Markafi step out after the two hours meeting
    Chief Obasanjo and Senator Markafi step out after the two hours meeting

    The former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, stated that Nigeria at this critical time needed “a strong ruling party and a strong opposition party to get its acts right”.

    Chief Obasanjo said this while playing host to the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Markafi, who paid him a private courtesy visit.

    The purpose of the visit and details of the issues discussed behind closed doors were not disclosed as OBJ put it, they were not “meant for pages of newspapers.”

    Chief Obasanio said this while playing host to the Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Committee, Sen Ahmed Markafi, who paid him a private courtesy visit
    Chief Obasanio said this while playing host to the Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Committee, Sen Ahmed Markafi, who paid him a private courtesy visit

    The meeting between Obasanjo and Markafi lasted over two hours and was held at the Green legacy Building, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

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    Speaking on the state of the nation, Obasanjo lamented that lack of continuity of government policies and programs necessitated the slow pace of development in the country which according to him was not a step in the best interest of Nigeria.

    Sen Markafi discusses on the way forward for Ogun PDP with Alhaji Tunji Ishola while Hon Tolu Bankole looks on
    Sen Markafi discusses on the way forward for Ogun PDP with Alhaji Tunji Ishola while Hon Tolu Bankole looks on

    He, however, affirmed his support for PDP and expressed his belief in a greater Nigeria reiterating for the umpteenth time that his life long passion was a “united and prosperous Nigeria which PDP government guaranteed throughout its 16 years rule”.

    Obasanjo who called Sen Markafi as “the only recognised PDP Caretaker Chairman” described Markafi as a fine gentleman and commended him for providing meaningful leadership for PDP.

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    Chief Obasanio said this while playing host to the Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Committee, Sen Ahmed Markafi, who paid him a private courtesy visit
    Chief Obasanio said this while playing host to the Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Committee, Sen Ahmed Markafi, who paid him a private courtesy visit

    Thereafter, Sen Markafi and his entourage toured the impressive museum and library facilites of the Presidential Library.

    On the entourage of the Caretaker Committee Chairman were Hon Eddy Olafeso, Alhaji Sarafa Ishola, Hon Fasiu Bakenne, Hon Mufutau Oduwaiye, Senator Babatunde Osholake, Hon Sikirulai Ogundele, Hon Tolu Bankole, and Hon Sunday Solarin among others.

    Group photograph with PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Senator Makarfi in front of the Library
    Group photograph with PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Senator Makarfi in front of the Library

    Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is the first in Africa and 14th in the whole world.

    Via Deji Babington-Ashaye

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