Obasanjo: Nigeria's Role in Ending South Africa's Apartheid

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo remarked that apartheid in South Africa would not have ended without Nigeria's significant involvement in the struggle against white minority rule. During an interview on C-Suite Cafe, he emphasized that Nigeria's actions were driven by the belief that no Black person should be treated as inferior due to their skin color.

He described Nigeria's role as one of "enlightened self-interest," asserting that the country did not expect anything in return for its support. Obasanjo highlighted Nigeria's collaboration with notable figures such as Julius Nyerere, Kenneth Kaunda, and Jimmy Carter during the anti-apartheid campaign.

He also condemned the ongoing xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, stating that the country's leaders have not adequately addressed the issue. His comments followed Nigeria's suspension of all legislative engagements with South Africa due to the persistent violence against Nigerians, with reports indicating that around 100 Nigerians have been killed in such incidents since 2022.