You saved Nigeria’s democracy by defeating third term agenda, Tinubu tells Nnamani

Bola Tinubu and Ken Nnamani

You saved Nigeria’s democracy by defeating third term agenda, Tinubu tells Nnamani

President Bola Tinubu has praised former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, for his decisive role in frustrating the infamous third-term agenda.

This is seen as taking a jab at former President Olusegun Obasanjo believed as being behind the third-term agenda.

Though Tinubu never directly named Obasanjo, the insinuation was clear. Obasanjo, who reported to be the mastermind of the controversial attempt to amend the constitution and secure a third term in office, faced a rebuke from President Tinubu during his visit to Enugu.

Acknowledging Nnamani’s pivotal role, Tinubu stated that Nnamani and his colleagues’ intervention saved Nigeria’s democracy from those who sought to derail it with the third-term agenda.

The meeting in Enugu on Saturday was part of Tinubu’s official visit, where he met with South East leaders to discuss critical issues concerning the region’s development.

The President also reiterated his administration’s commitment to completing the Eastern Rail line, connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri.

Tinubu expressed firm support for the development of the Anambra Basin, an area believed to hold substantial energy reserves, including an estimated 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas.