Former Nigerian President Obasanjo forced resignation – Former Minister and ex–Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has narrated a disturbing experience in which he alleged that former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, personally forced him to resign his position under intense pressure.
According to Ogbeh, the incident occurred shortly after he publicly criticized some policies of the Obasanjo administration. He said the former president arrived at his residence unannounced, accompanied by heavily armed security operatives, throwing his household into fear and confusion.
Former Nigerian President Obasanjo forced resignation: Obasanjo’s Unannounced Visit Sparks Panic
Ogbeh recalled that Obasanjo’s sudden appearance, backed by an overwhelming security presence, caused immediate panic within his family. Despite the tension, Obasanjo reportedly requested pounded yam, which was served.
After eating, Ogbeh said Obasanjo calmly washed his hands and brought out a letter, asking him to read and sign it.
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Pre-Written Resignation Letter Shock
On reading the document, Ogbeh said he realized it was a resignation letter from his position as PDP National Chairman, allegedly written by Obasanjo himself.
Overcome with emotion, Ogbeh said tears dropped from his eyes as the security operatives moved closer. When he requested to go inside to get a pen, Obasanjo reportedly pulled one out from his pocket and instructed him to sign immediately.
“I signed it,” Ogbeh recounted, quoting Obasanjo as saying, ‘Chairman, for what you said today, you should not be my chairman again.’
Fearful Return Thirty Minutes Later
Ogbeh said Obasanjo left shortly after, but returned about thirty minutes later — a moment he described as deeply terrifying for him and his family, who feared the worst.
On his return, Obasanjo reportedly pointed out that the resignation letter had not been dated and instructed Ogbeh to write the date beneath his signature. Ogbeh said he complied, after which the former president left.
“It was a traumatic night for me and my family,” Ogbeh concluded.
The account has reignited public debate on political intimidation, executive dominance, and internal party democracy in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.
— Audu Ogbeh
Source: X (formerly Twitter)
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