Africa: Under My Watch, America Couldn't Do Anything in Africa Without Our Knowledge

Trump's threat: Under my watch US couldn’t act in Africa without Nigeria’s knowledge

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that under his government, the late United States President Jimmy Carter could not do anything in Africa without

Africa: Under My Watch, America Couldn't Do Anything in Africa Without Our Knowledge

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday revealed that under his watch as the Nigeria's Head of State, late United States President Jimmy Carter would not do anything in Africa without his knowledge, a statement which appeared to be a veiled remark on the ongoing controversy over President Donald Trump's military invasion threat on the country.

US Couldn’t Do Anything In Africa Without Informing Us During My Time

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that during his tenure as Head of State, the late US President Jimmy Carter could not undertake any action in Africa without informing the Nigerian government. Obasanjo made the remarks on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat (6.0), organised by the Youth Development Centre of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). The former Nigerian leader’s c…

When I Was President, America Respected Nigeria — Obasanjo Reacts to Trump's Threat

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to the recent statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that during his time in office, America held Nigeria in high regard and respected its leadership role in Africa. Speaking on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat (6.0) organised by the Youth Development Centre of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Obasanjo subtly addressed the con…

Under my watch US couldn’t act in Africa without Nigeria’s knowledge – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that under his government, the late United States President Jimmy Carter could not do anything in Africa without his knowledge.Obasanjo stated this on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat (6.0) organised by the Youth Development Centre, an arm of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL.The comment is coming following the ongoing controversy over Presiden…

Obasanjo: As Head of State and President, U.S. couldn’t do anything in Africa without my knowledge

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, declared that as Head of State (1976 – 1979) and President (1999 – 2007), the United States (U.S.) would not do anything in Africa without his knowledge. Only three U.S. Presidents had visited Nigeria – Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George Bush (jnr). They visited when Obasanjo was Head […] The post Obasanjo: As Head of State and President, U.S. couldn’t do anything in Africa without my knowledge a…