Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo survived a car crash on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway whiles on his way back from the memorial service in honour of his late wife, Stella Obasanjo.
The retired general escaped unhurt and left the shores of Nigeria to undertake observer duties in the Ivory Coast. The West African country is holding its first election after a chaotic one that brought the incumbent Alassane Ouattara to power.
This was contained in a press release issued by his media aide, Vitalis Ortese, who said Obasanjo was on his way to the birthday party church service of lottery company billionaire, Kessington Adebutu, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, when the accident occurred.
Below is the full text of Obasanjo�s press statement:
The Office of His Excellency, President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR wishes to clarify that, H.E. President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR is hale, hearty and away in Abidjan Cote Ivoire, where he is observing the Presidential Elections holding in that country.
The office also wishes to confirm, that yesterday Saturday, October 24, 2015, H.E. President Olusegun Obasanjo was indeed involved in an incident on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, after Sagamu roundabout, while he was on his way to join in the celebrations of the 80th birthday anniversary of Chief Kessington Adebutu in Tinubu Methodist Church Lagos.
The vehicle, he was traveling in suffered a burst left tire at the rear and swerved several times but did not hit any curb or any car in front or behind until it did an 180-degree turn and faced where it was coming from, and he had to change vehicles.
President Olusegun Obasanjo wishes to convey his deep appreciation to all those, who by way of calls, personal messages and prayers, and indeed members of the general public, who have shown overwhelming concern about his welfare.
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