Obasanjo In Mixed Mood Over Son’s Rumoured Death

[Shola Sholaz]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was depressed ,Thursday, immediately he received the rumoured news that his son, Gbenga, was. among the victims who died when the Akure-bound Chattered Associated Airline crashed in Lagos.
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Obasanjo, clad in a white flowing agbada with blue cap, was a guest at a leadership training programme held at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, when he received a call during a photo session with attendees of the programme.
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OBJ-KIDS Vanguard correspondent,  who was at the event observed that the former president received many calls during the session while the expression on his face showed that something was wrong.
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Obasanjo was seen shivering and shaking shortly after he received the rumoured  news, but comported himself and gently left the venue.
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During the conversation with one of his callers, Obasanjo loudly said; "which Gbenga? But, he is in Abuja"
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Holding the hands of  his friend, Prof. Akin Mabogunje, they went straight into a room within the Library complex where they spent almost one hour.
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Vanguard learnt that Obasanjo was relieved after speaking with Gbenga.