Olusegun Obasanjo
Speaking on Tuesday at the 40th anniversary of Friedrich Ebert
Stiftung, which was held at Shehu Musa Yaradua Centre in Abuja, former
President Olusegun Obasanjo, recalled how Germany worked the diplomatic
channel to press for his release from jail under the military regime of
late Sani Abacha.
According to Premium Times,
the former head of state revealed that the German Non-Governmental
Organisation in Nigeria, was among those that fought for his freedom,
recalling how it bestowed on him a Human Right award received on his
behalf by his late wife, Stella.
“I was arrested, put in jail. I would have rotten away, but
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung embarked on vigorous campaign towards my
release. For me and my family, we shall remain grateful to them,” Obasanjo stated.
The former president, who was the chairman of the event, said the
relationship between Germany and Nigeria had come a long way and has
continued to grow.
“Nigeria and Germany’s relationship has come a long way. It has
gone well in the interest of both countries. Nigeria feels good with
the relationship with Germany,” he said.
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