By Michael Adesanya /AbeokutaÂ
Former President Obasanjo on Sunday, visited former President, Ibrahim Babangida and the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion in Benin, Edo state and Minna, Niger State respectively, to felicitate with them on their birthdays.
The Esama of Benin was 90 years old on Sunday, while the former military president was 83 last month. But because of his busy schedules outside the country, Obasanjo was unavailable to be present during his on August 27. The opportunity came yesterday, hence the visits to both Benin and Minna.
In a release by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, the former President first point of call was in Benin, where he joined the family, friends, and well wishers at a Thanksgiving mass celebration by the Catholic Archbishop of Benin Diocese.
In his private remarks to the Esama, President Obasanjo congratulated the Esama and informed him, that judging by the mammoth crowd that came to celebrate the occasion, his legacy in history is assured.
After the celebration in Benin, the former President proceeded to Minna in Niger State to visit President Ibrahim Babangida, who celebrated his 83rd birthday on August 27th.
Obasanjo noted the contributions of Babangida and celebrated his good health. Saying he could not make the visit earlier as he was outside the country, Obasanjo prayed for continued good health for IBB.
