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How my late Wife Stella got me out of Prison – Obasanjo

 

 

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has praised his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, revealing how she left no stone unturned to secure his release from prison.

 

According to Obasanjo, no amount of honour given to his wife would be too much.

 

 

 

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.

Speaking further, Obasanjo praised Obaseki, saying that he started well and he is finishing well.

“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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