My late Wife Sacrificed so much to ensure I was released from Prison- Obasanjo

Former President Gen Olusegun Obasanjo has reflected on the sacrifices his late wife Stella Obasanjo made to ensure he came out from prison.

Obasanjo shared these memories during the inauguration of the 250-bed Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin, Edo State’s capital.

Obasanjo was jailed by Late General Sani Abacha for an alleged involvement in a coup, but was later released by Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar when Abacha died.From Prison Obasanjo became Nigeria president in 1999.

Stella Obasanjo who hails from Edo State, fought graciously for the release of her husband and later became first lady after Obasanjo became president.

Reflecting on Stella’s sacrifices Obasanjo said  “My late wife went everywhere to ensure that I came out of prison alive. She was in Vatican City, France and other parts of the world. I had it all coming out of prison.” He added, “No amount of honour would be too much for the role she played.”  “I had a woman who made tremendous contributions to my achievements in public life.”

Obasanjo also commended the outgoing governor of Edo State, Gov. |Obaseki for his role in building the 250-bed Stella Obasanjo Memorial hospital and was glad he(Obaseki) started well and finished well.

“With this hospital, you’re assured of first-class treatment for any ailment,” he said. “More grace to the elbows of the governor. With this kind of edifice, I can say that the governor started well and is finishing well.”