- In Lagos, a surprise birthday dinner was thrown in honor of one of Nigeria’s most revered statesmen, Obasanjo, drew an elite mix of business magnates, political heavyweights, revered monarchs, and other notable figures.
- The exclusive gathering brimmed with admiration as guests paid glowing tributes, celebrated his towering legacy and unwavering impact on the nation’s trajectory.
On Sunday March 2, former President Olusegun Obasanjo stood at the heart of an extraordinary celebration as family, political giants, and high-profile allies gathered to honor his 88th birthday in grand style.
The exclusive event unfolded at The Delborough Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, drawing a powerhouse lineup of political titans, business moguls, and royal dignitaries.
Among them were his longtime political ally, former President Goodluck Jonathan, alongside his wife, Patience; ex-Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, accompanied by his wife, Toyin Saraki. Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, also graced the occasion, further elevated the night’s prestige.
The royal presence of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, accompanied by his regal entourage, added an air of tradition and grandeur. Industrialist Razaq Akanni Okoya, the visionary behind Eleganza Group, attended with his wife, Shade, while economic policy expert Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili joined an elite circle of business heavyweights.
Igbo billionaires, E-Money, Obi Cubana, Cubana Chief Priest, and Vintage infused the gathering with glitz, their presence amplifying the celebratory spirit.
Footages of these esteemed guests making their grand entrances flooded social media, offered the public a glimpse into the opulence and reverence that defined the night.
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Atiku Abubakar, who served as Obasanjo’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and was the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, confirmed the event via a post on his official 𝕏 handle (formerly Twitter).
https://twitter.com/atiku/status/1896290611575263564
Similarly, Bukola Saraki took to social media, described the event as a prelude to Obasanjo’s milestone birthday, which officially falls on Wednesday.