I was so shocked when i read some congratulatory messages to our former President on his 77th birthday. I began to wonder if he was truly aware of his age. For those of us who doubted with me, continue reading...
Obasanjo disclosed this in Abeokuta while expressing gratitude to those who attended his 77th birthday ceremony;
“There are some people including me who do not know their exact birthday."
“My mother only told me that I was born on Ifo market day."
“According to her, in our village, she had prepared to go to Ifo market and Ifo market is every five days."
“She said as she was preparing, she fell into labour and before those who went to Ifo market returned, I was born."
“Don’t ask me what month or what year."
“Whether I know the exact date or not, I think God has made my path to be glorious,” he said.