{"id":344924,"date":"2024-11-10T06:59:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T05:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=344924"},"modified":"2024-11-10T06:59:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T05:59:11","slug":"obasanjo-reflects-on-igbo-support-for-his-1999-presidential-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/11\/10\/obasanjo-reflects-on-igbo-support-for-his-1999-presidential-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Obasanjo Reflects on Igbo Support for His 1999 Presidential Bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong>Obasanjo praised Ugochukwu&#8217;s loyalty for supporting his 1999 presidential campaign over fellow Igbo candidate Alex Ekwueme, despite community criticism<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ugochukwu, celebrating his 80th birthday, reflected on being the first of his siblings to reach 70 and pledged continued service<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared how Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, the former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), chose to support his presidential campaign in 1999 over that of fellow Igbo candidate Dr. Alex Ekwueme.<\/p>\n<p>At a recent thanksgiving service in Abuja for Ugochukwu\u2019s 80th birthday, held at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Cathedral of Unity, Obasanjo acknowledged Ugochukwu\u2019s loyalty during a time when both men vied for the presidency within the People\u2019s Democratic Party (PDP).<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing criticism from within his community, Obasanjo noted, Ugochukwu remained steadfast in his choice.<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo, who says he is no longer affiliated with any political party, commended Ugochukwu\u2019s faith and dedication, reminding him to stay true to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/05\/14\/imo-community-boils-residents-flee-as-policemen-clash-with-youths\/\"> humanity<\/a> and his beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven when things seem bleak in Nigeria,\u201d Obasanjo said, \u201cwe must remain hopeful.\u201d He urged Ugochukwu to live with love for family, friends, and the nation, underlining the importance of love and unity.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on their early political alliance, Obasanjo described how Ugochukwu\u2019s decision to back him over Ekwueme made some view Ugochukwu suspiciously. \u201cYoruba elements saw you as a spy, while the Igbo saw you as a traitor. 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Now at 80, he expressed gratitude for life and pledged to continue his service to God and humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Ugochukwu\u2019s celebration drew well-wishers from across Nigeria, honouring his legacy of dedication and resilience through personal and national challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obasanjo praised Ugochukwu&#8217;s loyalty for supporting his 1999 presidential campaign over fellow Igbo candidate Alex Ekwueme, despite community criticism Ugochukwu, celebrating his 80th birthday, reflected on being the first of his siblings to reach 70 and pledged continued service Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared how Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, the former Chairman of the Niger 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