The former Obasanjo was speaking in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital during a courtesy call on him at his hill top residence by officials and members of the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In what seemed like giving the road map for the PDP to take over the governance and administration of Lagos State, Mr Obasanjo charged officials and members of the party to put aside their differences and work together for the progress of the party in the state.
Obasanjo described the PDP as a party in wilderness in Lagos state, and noted that leaders of the party needed to work together to build the party and restore it on the right path.
He expressed optimism that if the leaders and the members could be united, they would capture power from the ruling Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Lagos state.
Mr Obasanjo appreciated the PDP leaders who commiserated with him on the recent fire incident in his house which he described as ‘minor”.
He was full of gratitude to God for confining the fire to his Secretary’s office and preventing loss of life.
Giving his speech at the occasion, the chairman of the Lagos PDP, Tunji Shelle acknowledged the leadership roles the former president has continued to play in the politics of Nigeria.
He said the visit became imperative in view of the recent fire incident that razed a section of Mr Obasanjo’s residence and the need to rejoice with him and receive his blessings in the New Year.
The pastoral element in the former president was brought to fore as he led a prayer session where he prayed for peace, harmony and progress of the country.
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