Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Membership Card Had Expired - PDP

Guardian, 24 February 2015

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday said that the membership card torn by former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently was an expired card that no longer qualified him as a… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Exit a Blessing - PDP

Premium Times, 24 February 2015

‎The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the exit of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the party will help the party grow and garner wider support in the forthcoming… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Tore an Expired Membership Card - PDP

Leadership, 25 February 2015

A fresh twist emerged to the card tearing saga of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday disclosed that the former… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Didn't Tear Our Valid Membership Card - PDP

Daily Trust, 24 February 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo did not tear the party's valid membership card because he knows the rules as a very wise party man. Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Exit From PDP Will Boost Buhari's Winning Chances - Campbell

Leadership, 24 February 2015

A former ambassador of the United States to Nigeria, Ambassador John Campbell, yesterday said that the exit of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the ruling Peoples Democratic… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Exit Is PDP's Death Warrant, Says Kwankwaso

This Day, 24 February 2015

Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has described the exit of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a fatal blow which points to the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Exit, Death Warrant for PDP - Kwankwaso

Leadership, 24 February 2015

Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has described Chief Olusegun Obasanjo's exit from PDP as a death warrant to the party and another huge blow that will take the party down. Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo"s Exit Is PDP"s Death Warrant - Kwankwaso

This Day, 23 February 2015

Kano state Governor, Engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has described the exit of Olusegun Obasanjo from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a fatal blow which points to the fact… Read more »

Nigeria:   Monarchs to Nigerians - Don't Panic Over Jonathan, Obasanjo Feud

Leadership, 19 February 2015

Nigerians have been urged not to panic over the face-off between President Goodluck Jonathan and the former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »

Nigeria:   We'll Beg Obasanjo, Says Lamido

Ghanaian Chronicle, 19 February 2015

Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State on Tuesday emerged from a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, giving an indication that the Peoples… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Not a Statesman, Northern Group Says

Premium Times, 19 February 2015

The Northern Emancipation Network, a non governmental organisation operating from the northern part of Nigeria, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo's tearing of his… Read more »

Nigeria:   Amosun Celebrates Obasanjo's Exit From PDP

Premium Times, 19 February 2015

The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, on Wednesday expressed joy over the exit of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the Peoples Democratic Party. Read more »

Nigeria:   As Obasanjo Tears His PDP Membership Card

Daily Trust, 19 February 2015

Obasanjo is a very fascinating personality - full of contradictions like the rest of us. He is deeply admired, deeply distrusted and deeply loathed in equal measures. I read most… Read more »

Nigeria:   Eight Years Later, OBJ Surrenders

Vanguard, 19 February 2015

A FRIEND of mine who has read Brigadier General Godwin Isama-Alabi's book: The Tragedy of Victory: On-The-Spot Account of The Nigeria - Biafra War In The Atlantic Theatre, has a… Read more »

Nigeria:   OBJ's Exit From the PDP and Its Implications

Independent (Lagos), 18 February 2015

The papers were awash on Tuesday with the story of former president Olusegun Obasanjo finally dumping the People's Democratic Party (PDP), the party he had helped to build for a… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Decision to Quit PDP Belated - Adams

Independent (Lagos), 18 February 2015

The leader of O'odua People's Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, says the decision of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to quit the People's Democratic Party (PDP) last Monday… Read more »

Nigeria:   Life Lesson - Obasanjo and Jonathan

Daily Trust, 18 February 2015

Many weeks ago, I wrote this about President Olusegun Obasanjo, and I am recalling it because of his dramatic act of quitting the People's Democratic Party by having his ward… Read more »

Nigeria:   Lamido - We Will Beg Obasanjo

Daily Trust, 18 February 2015

Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido had a closed-door meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday and hinted that stakeholders of the People's Democratic Party will beg former… Read more »

Nigeria:   'Obasanjo's DNA Runs In the Blood of All PDP Members'

Leadership, 18 February 2015

Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is still a father to the current generation of politicians in the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Advised to Apologise to PDP, President Jonathan

Vanguard, 17 February 2015

Dr Stephen Oru, the Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, on Tuedsay advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise to President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP over alleged… Read more »

Nigeria:   As Obasanjo Bids PDP Farewell

Independent (Lagos), 17 February 2015

They were once good friends, but now sworn enemies. They had a father-son relationship when the going was good, but now, both won't hesitate nominating one another as the material… Read more »

Nigeria:   Between Obasanjo and the Defence Headquarters

Independent (Lagos), 17 February 2015

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's accusation that President Goodluck Jonathan postponed the General Elections from February to March and April to enable him use the Service… Read more »

Nigeria:   Lamido - Obasanjo is an Icon, Angry With His Political Children

This Day, 18 February 2015

Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, on Tuesday described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an icon. Read more »

Nigeria:   Abia PDP Faults Obasanjo's Exit

Guardian, 17 February 2015

CHAIRMAN of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Senator Emma Nwaka has reacted to the sudden resignation of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the party,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigeria Decides - Another Blow for Jonathan As Obasanjo Exits Ruling Party

Daily Maverick, 18 February 2015

Olusegun Obasanjo is the elder statesmen of Nigerian politics. He may not have any official government role, but his opinion matters. By leaving the party he founded, and steered… Read more »

Nigeria:   Minister Advises Obasanjo to Apologise to PDP, President Jonathan

Leadership, 17 February 2015

Dr Stephen Oru, the Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, on Tuedsay advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise to President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP over alleged… Read more »

Nigeria:   Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Investigation of Obasanjo

Leadership, 17 February 2015

Executive Secretary of the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency, Comrade Ola Oluwasanmi has called for the investigations of former president Olusegun Obasanjo by… Read more »

Nigeria:   No Matter What, Obasanjo Remains Our Father in PDP - - Governor Lamido

Premium Times, 17 February 2015

The Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, as an icon and a political father to most office holders in the ruling Peoples Democratic… Read more »

Nigeria:   Gov Lamido Urges PDP to Beg Obasanjo

Leadership, 18 February 2015

Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido yesterday urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family apologize to former President Olusegun Obasanjo irrespective of his perceived… Read more »

Nigeria:   You're Not God, Jonathan Tells Obasanjo

Independent (Lagos), 16 February 2015

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been advised to stop acting as if he owns the world, and allow President Goodluck Jonathan to administer the country. Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo - PDP Charges Members to Remain Focused

Leadership, 17 February 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its members to remain focused on the campaign and not be distracted by the exit of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the… Read more »

Nigeria:   PDP Will Win 2015 Election Without Obasanjo - NGO

Leadership, 17 February 2015

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), New Bayelsa Initiative, said that PDP would make a difference in the forthcoming general elections even without the former President Olusegun… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Was a Mole in PDP - S'West Chapter

Independent (Lagos), 17 February 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the SouthWest has described the action of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in tearing his PDP membership card as "childish, self-serving and… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Exit Unsettles PDP

Leadership, 17 February 2015

Leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently unsettled following the exit of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, its first president and former chairman of its Board of… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Quits Politics, Tears PDP Card

Independent (Lagos), 17 February 2015

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday tore his membership card of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared he would no longer join any political party. Read more »

Nigeria:   At Last, PDP, Obasanjo Part Ways, APC Celebrates

This Day, 17 February 2015

After months of haranguing President Goodluck Jonathan and openly romancing with the leadership of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), former President Olusegun… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Tears PDP Membership Card

Independent (Lagos), 16 February 2015

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, in Abeokuta tore his membership card of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thereby ending his 'loyalty' to the Party. Read more »

Nigeria:   Ex-Militants Vow to Bar Obasanjo From N-Delta

Vanguard, 17 February 2015

Following Chief Olusengun Obasanjo's vituperations against President Jonathan Goodluck, hundreds of ex-militants thronged the Ohoror Junction axis of the East-West Road, promising… Read more »

Nigeria:   Why I Tore Up My Ruling Party Card - Obasanjo

Vanguard, 17 February 2015

LAGOS--A mixture of relief and raging indignation swept through the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, after former President Olusegun Obasanjo publicly… Read more »

Nigeria:   'Why Obasanjo Is Against Jonathan'

Daily Trust, 16 February 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation yesterday said former President Olu-segun Obasanjo was unfair to President Goodluck Jonathan and Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria:   We Will Not Miss Obasanjo - Anenih

Vanguard, 16 February 2015

Abuja - Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih Monday dismissed the decision of former president Olusegun Obasanjo to dump the PDP, saying… Read more »

Nigeria:   Your Behaviour Embarrasses Military, DHQ Replies OBJ

Vanguard, 17 February 2015

ABUJA -- The Defence Headquarters has faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo's assertion that President Goodluck Jonathan wanted to use the military to subvert the people's… Read more »

Nigeria:   PDP Laments Obasanjo's Exit, Says Ex-President Rejected Pleas

Independent (Lagos), 16 February 2015

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party has expressed sadness over former President Olusegun Obasanjo's decision, Monday, to dump the party. Read more »

Nigeria:   Ogun PDP Expels Obasanjo From Party

Independent (Lagos), 16 February 2015

Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has expelled former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo from the party. Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo, Nigeria's Number One Enemy - Fayose

Independent (Lagos), 16 February 2015

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the number one enemy of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria:   Hours After Obasanjo Dumped Ruling Party, Ogun PDP Expels Former President

Premium Times, 16 February 2015

Hours after Olusegun Obasanjo announced his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, the Ogun State chapter of the party has announced that it was expelling the former president… Read more »

Nigeria:   We Will Not Miss Obasanjo - Anennih

Vanguard, 16 February 2015

The chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anennih monday dismissed the decision of former president Olusegun Obasanjo to dump the PDP,… Read more »

Nigeria:   PDP Leaders Will Not Miss Obasanjo, Says Anenih

Guardian, 16 February 2015

THE Chairman, Board of Trustees, (BoT) of of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, Monday played down the effect of the dumping of the party by the former… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Acted Irresponsibly - PDP

Premium Times, 16 February 2015

The Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Walid Jibrin, has accused former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, of behaving irresponsibly by tearing his membership… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo an Embarrassment to the Military - - Defence Headquarters

Premium Times, 16 February 2015

The Nigerian military has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an embarrassment to the force he once served, hours after Mr. Obasanjo on Monday announced his exit from the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Anenih Says Obasanjo Won't Be Missed By PDP

Premium Times, 16 February 2015

The Chairman Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Anenih, on Monday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo will not be missed by the leaders of the party. Read more »

Nigeria:   It's Better to Leave PDP Than Allow Jonathan Tear Nigeria Apart - OBJ

Vanguard, 16 February 2015

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo gave reasons Monday night why he publicly tore his Peoples Democratic Party membership card. Read more »

Nigeria:   PDP - Obasanjo's Dumping PDP Is Pre-Emptive

This Day, 16 February 2015

A top member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has described the resignation of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the PDP as… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Exit Big Yoke Lifted Off PDP - Babatope

This Day, 16 February 2015

A member of Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a chieftain of the party, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, on Monday said the exit of former president… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ogun PDP Expels Obasanjo

Vanguard, 16 February 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun on Monday announced the expulsion of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the party. Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Has Burnt All the Bridges, Says PDPPCO

This Day, 16 February 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) reacted on Monday to the departure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the party, saying while he… Read more »

Nigeria:   Why I Quit PDP, By Obasanjo

Guardian, 16 February 2015

FORMER President, Olusegun Obasanjo said yesterday that he left the People's Democratic Party (PDP) so as to remain an elder statesman. Read more »

Nigeria:   Finally, Obasanjo Dumps PDP

This Day, 16 February 2015

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday finally dumped Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a yet to be disclosed party, saying: "I am not interested in the party again; I am… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo Will Not Be Missed in PDP, Says Anenih

This Day, 16 February 2015

Following the public tearing to shred by former President Olusegun Obasanjo of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card, the Party's Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Military Rejects Obasanjo's Claims On Polls' Postponement

Daily Trust, 16 February 2015

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied suggestion by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that elections dates were postponed to enable President Jonathan use the military to… Read more »

Nigeria:   Obasanjo's Exit - 'We Remain Focused' - PDP

PDP, 16 February 2015

The leadership Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received the news of the decision of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to withdraw his membership of our great party. We have… Read more »

Nigeria:   As Obasanjo Dumps PDP

Independent (Lagos), 16 February 2015

The battle for the soul of 2015 elections took another turn on Monday when former president, Olusegun Obasanjo formally dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party… Read more »

Nigeria:   Anenih to OBJ - PDP Won't Miss You

Daily Trust, 16 February 2015

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih has said the party will not miss former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »