After having served 8 years in the party, OBJ announced his quit and publicly tore his
membership card saying he would no longer stay in politics. Following the unpleasant development the Ogun chapter of the PDP announced the expulsion of the politician from the ruling party.
Commenting on the situation, Chariman of the Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, said the former President had the right to dump the party adding however that he would not be missed. Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, was outraged by OBJ’s behaviour and called him “a man without honour”.
In the evening of February 16 the PDP issued an official statement on the incident, in which the party expressed sadness over the move.
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But what does the newsmaker himself has to say about his decision?
Obasanjo yesterday took to a Twitter account allegedly belonging to him (@SegunObasanjo)and shared several tweets.
He took a swipe at Buruji Kashamu’s personality:
…and Jonathan:
Obasanjo reinstated his commitment to the national interests and the interests of Nigerians:
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Meanwhile the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) that was attacked in one of OBJ’s tweets, yesterday blasted the ex-leader calling him an embarrassment to the military.
It was thre reaction to a statement credited to Obasanjo that the elections were postponed to enable Jonathan use the service chiefs for tenure extension.
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