Why Obasanjo visited IBB, Igbinedion – Media Aide

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 their birthdays with them.

The Esama of Benin was 90 years old on Sunday, while the former military president clocked 83 last month.

In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday, said the former President first port 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.

President Obasanjo noted the contributions of President Babangida and celebrated his good health.

In his remarks, Obasanjo said he could not do this earlier as he was outside the country. He prayed for continued good health for the President.