Former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo made a symbolic gesture at a symposium where dignitaries were gathered.
At the event, the former head of state vacated his seat to place the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi on it.
Obasanjo gave a short speech then elevated Peter Obi by placing him on his seat, and the moment was caught on video.
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The video begins as the former president of the country is rounding up his speech, saying, “... the president of Nigeria…” while looking in Peter Obi‘s direction.
As another guest at the event starts walking towards Labour Party‘s presidential Candidate Peter Obi’s seat, Obasanjo tells the guest, “leave him o. Leave him,” eliciting laughter from other guests.
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Obasanjo then goes to Peter and the former Anambra State Governor stands from his seat and shakes hands with the former Nigerian President.
Obasanjo continues holding Obi’s hand and then leads him to his own seat.
After placing Peter Obi in his seat, the ex-president then walks away, saying: “Ehen, my job is done.”
The former Nigerian leader leaves the venue immediately after that.
Watch the video below.
https://twitter.com/AfamDeluxo/status/1580822403185197056?s=20&t=bopnlniXAdNVKL3Ylgu3bg
