Former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria has lauded his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, for doing everything in her power to get him out of prison.
No amount of honor granted to his wife would be enough, in Obasanjo’s opinion.
Obasanjo who spoke during the inauguration of 250 bed space, Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin, Edo State, said; “My late wife went everywhere to ensure that I came out of prison alive. She was in Vatican City, France and other parts of the world. I had it all coming out of prison. I have worked in the past with the likes of John Oyegun. He was a fantastic permanent secretary. I reminded him recently of some of the things that he practiced on me and the ones I practiced on him.
“We were planning for my wife’s 68th birthday anniversary. We never had that birthday anniversary before she died. It was very painful for me in particular and for all of us in my family.
“So you can appreciate how thankful I am to you for doing this in her honour. I thank the head of government. I thank the members of your government. I thank all the people of Edo State. I had a woman who made tremendous contributions to my achievements in public life,” he added.
Obasanjo went on to commend Obaseki, stating that he had a strong start and was finishing strong.
He said, “With this hospital you’re assured of first class treatment for any ailment. More grace to the elbows of the governor. With this kind of edifice, I can say that the governor started well and is finishing well.”
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