Obasanjo Denies Third Term Ambition, Warns Against Indispensable Leaders

Former Nigerian President Obasanjo denied seeking a third term during his tenure, emphasizing that if he wanted it, he could have achieved it. He highlighted his administration's success in securing an $18 billion debt relief package from the Paris Club in 2005 as a significant achievement.

Obasanjo warned against leaders seeing themselves as indispensable and stressed the importance of dynamic and vibrant leadership. His comments come amidst debates on constitutional manipulation to extend presidential terms across Africa, positioning him as a voice of experience and caution in leadership matters.