In this excerpt from his book power, politics and death a front row account of nigeria under president umaru musa yaradua, the journalist chronicled some behindthescene narration of how. My regret working for late president umaru yaradua segun. Since it is understood that he did not loot the media budget under his care during his time as the late president yaraduas media aide, it stands to reason that he is a good guy and he punishes us as readers only because he is a victim of the. A frontrow account of nigeria under president yaradua. The reproduction rights society of nigeria, repronig has raised the alarm that hackers have made electronic copies of against the run of play, a book recently published by a former spokesperson to late president umar musa yaradua, segun adeniyi.
Jonathan speaks on olusegun adeniyis book, says against the. Posted in national and tagged adeniyi, africa, asorock, book, foi, goodluck jonathan, group, leaked, microsoft word, nigeria, politics power and death, segun adeniyi, soft copy, umaru musa yaradua, united states on december 19, 2011 by ogala. The pm outline plans to deal with oil smuggling and corruption in the. Olusegun adeniyi, has said he would have been more successful at his job. Selfcondemnation by obasanjo in adeniyis book vanguard. In this excerpt from his book power, politics and death a front row account of nigeria under president umaru musa yar adua, the journalist chronicled some behindthescene narration of how. The part i find most intriguing in the yaradua saga is the role of some of the role models of yesterday. It is also significant, and i was made to understand, that while segun adeniyi might have satisfied himself by rushing to write his book, yaraduas family, friends and most members of his administration were neither amused nor pleased with it for a number of reasons. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi sunshine bookseller. I have just read segun adeniyis new book, against the run of play. Adeniyi said that elrufai and others cooked it up to force the yar adua govt out of aso rock villa. Nigerian president yaradua passes away after long illness.
Late nigeria president umaru yaradua wilted away in officeap nigerias late president umaru yaradua grew so weak while in office that at. A fellow at the weatherhead centre for international affairs, harvard university and a senior fellow of the nigeria leadership initiative nli and a founding member of the national stakeholder working group of the nigeria extractive industry. Umaru musa yaradua, nigerian politician who served as president of nigeria 200710. Adeniyi said that elrufai and others cooked it up to force the yaradua govt out of aso rock villa. Segun adeniyi we are already living on borrowed time, adeniyi warns fg. Within these pages, that service fairly screams at you in excrutiating detail. At the end, yaradua was prevailed upon not to go to court. It was sold to the press and that the press bought it hook, line and sinker. Apr 01, 2012 a front row account of nigeria under the late president yaradua, by segun adeniyi by muhammad danjuma the book, with the title power, politics and death has opened yet another chapter which has shown how the politics of this country is and has further underscored the extent of lack of trust among the various tribes and regions that make up. According to the book, yaradua dismissed the allegation against his. Mar, 2012 a front row account of nigeria under the late president yaradua, by segun adeniyi by muhammad danjuma the book, with the title power, politics and death has opened yet another chapter which has shown how the politics of this country is and has further underscored the extent of lack of trust among the various tribes. If you follow the political scene in nigeria closely youd know that there are some secrets. The author, segun adeniyi did write that elrufai told him and others that there was nothing called the cabal.
The prime minister welcomed president yar adua of nigeria to downing street for a meeting and press conference. If you follow the political scene in nigeria closely youd know that there. As we reminisce on former president yaraduas death 7 years ago today, we flashback on the politics that surrounded yaraduas health and his eventual. Senior special adviser to the president on national assembly matters, mohamed abba aji has said that president umaru yaradua received the 2009 budget hours after presidential spokesman segun.
May 09, 2012 olusegun adeniyi in his book power, politics and deatha frontrow account of nigeria under the late president yar aduapublished by the lagos based kachifo limited is a wellwritten, thoroughly researched and detailed account of the presidency of late umaru musa yar adua, nigerias president who died while in office. The former is alhaji umaru yaraduas chief spokes person while the later is information minister of this troubled republic. Umaru musa yaradua 16 august 1951 5 may 2010 was the th president of the federal republic of nigeria. Yaradua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi fmr spokesman by olobspato. A front row account of nigeria under the late president umaru musa yaradua. Olusegun adeniyi, born on 6 november 1965 in ileife, nigeria, is a nigerian journalist, current chair of the editorial board of thisday newspapers and a former presidential spokesman for the late president umaru musa yar adua. Certain that there was more to the story beyond the headlines, i had to work my contacts in the. Dec 11, 2014 by olusegun adeniyi segun adeniyi, who is a poor apologist for yaradua, made almost every case of reversal worse in his book. May 28, 2017 selfcondemnation by obasanjo in adeniyis book. Former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yaradua and chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers, mr. A frontrow account of nigeria under the late president yaradua.
While segun adeniyi has so far successfully handled the publicity aspect of the present administration, the first official portrait of president yaradua for display in. Yar adua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi fmr spokesman by olobspato. Late nigeria president umaru yaradua wilted away in. Olusegun adeniyi was the former presidential spokesman for the late president umaru musa yaradua and current chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers. Adeniyi had earlier written a book after the death of yar adua. He was a member of the peoples democratic party pdp. Late nigeria president umaru yaradua wilted away in officeap nigerias late president umaru yaradua grew so weak while in office that at one stage he needed to be carried by a soldier. In that book titled power, politics and death he made some unpalatable remarks about you. Power, politics and death, an exciting new book by olusegun adeniyi. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government. In the book, adeniyi acknowledges yaraduas ascension to power through a rigged 2007 presidential election.
Olusegun adeniyi is currently the chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers. His inauguration marked the first time in the countrys history that an elected civilian head of state had transferred power to another yaradua was born to an elite fulani family, and his birthplace was an important centre of. The former president was reacting to claims in against the run of play, a book which chronicles events leading to result of the 2015 presidential election, written by olusegun adeniyi, media aide to late president umaru yaradua. The former special adviser on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua, olusegun adeniyi, on thursday said that nigeria. Segun adeniyi, yaraduas spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former nigerian presidents. Power,politics and death by olusegun adeniyi spine and label. My regret working for late president umaru yaradua. Olusegun adeniyis chilling and scary reflections on yar. Olusegun adeniyi, former special adviser on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua, says the only challenger of president muhammadu buhari in 2019 is go and get. Adeniyi had earlier written a book after the death of yaradua. Exploring implosion in segun adeniyis against the run of. The former is alhaji umaru yaraduas chief spokes person while the later is. The last 100 days of general sani abacha is a book by olusegun adeniyi, a political drama in nigeria under one of africas most corrupt and brutal military dictatorship. Umaru musa yaradua president of nigeria britannica.
Obasanjos unguided missiles, by olusegun adeniyi news. Olusegun adeniyi born 6 november 1965 is a nigerian journalist, current chair of the editorial board of thisday newspapers and a former presidential spokesman for the late president umaru musa yar adua. Segun adeniyi, yaraduas spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former nigerian presidents mysterious disappearance to a saudi hospital in late 2009 and his even more mysterious return to. May 29, 2017 one, the unconstituted nature of the nigerian power elite shown in the fear of who obasanjo could come up with should jonathans have stood his ground against accepting to be yaraduas deputy and, two, the privileging of naivete as the most decisive qualification for leadership in nigeria. Go and get your pvc is buharis opponent in 2019 segun. Olusegun adeniyi, yar aduas spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former presidents mysterious. Segun adeniyi, engaging thisday newspaper columnist, author and former special adviser to late president umaru yaraduas book, against the run of play.
Oct 23, 2017 former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yaradua and chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers, mr. Segun adeniyi, yaraduas spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former nigerian presidents mysterious disappearance to a saudi hospital in late 2009 and his even more mysterious return to the country in 2010. Yaradua, already sickly from a chronic kidney condition, weakened quickly under the strain of the presidency. This book put to rest some rumors and falsehood surrounding the yaradua administration. Yaradua and oshiomholes questionable claims vanguard news. Late nigeria president wilted away in office lagos, nigeria ap nigerias late president umaru yaradua grew so weak while in office he needed once to be carried by a soldier off a runway during a state visit to togo, ultimately becoming unable to speak in the last weeks of his life, according to a new book by his former spokesman. May 05, 2017 as we reminisce on former president yar adua s death 7 years ago today, we flashback on the politics that surrounded yar adua s health and his eventual. He was declared the winner of the controversial nigerian presidential election held on 21 april 2007, and was sworn in on 29 may 2007. As for power, president yaradua felt it would be delusional to think that electricity could be generated and transmitted on a sustainable basis in nigeria if resolution of the niger delta question remains literally or figuratively in the pipelines, bringing again to the fore his belief about the centrality of the niger delta to national.
Readers also get the inside story on yaradua himself. Hackers pirate segun adeniyis new book online the icir. Olusegun adeniyi is the author of the critically acclaimed book power, politics and death. Nigerian president umaru musa yaradua, has died after a long illness, according to his office in abuja. The senate committee on public accounts last week revealed how the federal government under president olusegun obasanjo. Opinion at the launch of segun adeniyis power, politics and death, governor of edo state, comrade adams oshiomhole displayed his penchant for boastful, irrational and incoherent outburst in its. Adeniyi, spokesman for the late president, tells of president yaraduas time in. Segun adeniyi said he died at 9pm nigerian time on wednesday.
Olusegun adeniyi, former spokesman of the late president umaru musa yar adua, says he would have been a more effective spokesman if he was closer to turai, his principals wife. Yaradua wilted away in office book by olusegun adeniyi. It is also significant, and i was made to understand, that while segun adeniyi might have satisfied himself by rushing to write his book, yar adua s family, friends and most members of his administration were neither amused nor pleased with it for a number of reasons. Olusegun adeniyi in his book power, politics and deatha frontrow account of nigeria under the late president yar aduapublished by the lagos based kachifo limited is a wellwritten, thoroughly researched and detailed account of the presidency of late umaru musa yar adua, nigerias president who died while in office.
Selfcondemnation by obasanjo in adeniyis book vanguard news. A front row account of nigeria under the late president yaradua, by segun adeniyi by muhammad danjuma the book, with the title power, politics and death has opened yet another chapter which has shown how the politics of this country is and has further underscored the extent of lack of trust among the various tribes and regions that make up the nigerian nation. Home intervention academy exploring implosion in segun adeniyis against the. Senior special adviser to the president on national assembly matters, mohamed abba aji has said that president umaru yar adua received the 2009 budget hours after presidential spokesman segun. His inauguration marked the first time in the countrys history that an elected civilian head of state had transferred power to another. Yaradua and the agents of darkness sahara reporters. Segun adeniyi speaks on strategic miscalculation as yar. Not only is adeniyi a poor apologist, but he also did not do. Power, politics and death kindle edition by adeniyi.
Power, politics and death, an exciting new book by olusegun adeniyi, provides an insiders account of the late president yaraduathe man and the. Segun adeniyi is a prolific writer, journalist and former special adviser on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua. As for power, president yar adua felt it would be delusional to think that electricity could be generated and transmitted on a sustainable basis in nigeria if resolution of the niger delta question remains literally or figuratively in the pipelines, bringing again to the fore his belief about the centrality of the niger delta to national. May 18, 2018 the former special adviser on media and publicity to the late president umaru musa yaradua, olusegun adeniyi, on thursday said that nigeria needs cohesion of opposition parties to defeat. Filled with political intrigue and revealing anecdotes, power, politics, and death chronicles the events and power struggles within the nigerain government during president yaraduas time in office, particularly in the final months leading up to his death. Gbenga adeboye god bless him said this before his death. Power, politics and death kindle edition by olusegun adeniyi. Olusegun adeniyi, born on 6 november 1965 in ileife, nigeria, is a nigerian journalist, current chair of the editorial board of thisday newspapers and a former presidential spokesman for the. Olusegun adeniyi has done us a world of service, in many respects far more important than his work as spokesman for president umaru yaradua.
Jonathan assumed the position of acting president on february 9 after a vote by nigerias national assembly while yaradua was still in saudi arabia. Segun adeniyi, yar adua s spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former nigerian presidents mysterious disappearance to a saudi hospital in late 2009 and his even more mysterious return to the country in 2010. Opinion at the launch of segun adeniyi s power, politics and death, governor of edo state, comrade adams oshiomhole displayed his penchant for boastful, irrational and incoherent outburst in its. The prime minister welcomed president yaradua of nigeria to downing street for a meeting and press conference. Power, politics and death by olusegun adeniyi goodreads. He was governor of katsina state in northern nigeria from 29 may 1999 to 28 may 2007. Clark accuses obasanjo of influencing adeniyis book to.
Segun adeniyi, chief press secretary to yaradua, confirmed that the president died. Olusegun adeniyi was the former presidential spokesman for the late president umaru musa yar adua and current chairman of the editorial board of thisday newspapers. Yaradua was born to an elite fulani family, and his birthplace was an. The lord is my shepherd, by olusegun adeniyi news express. Former nigerian president, goodluck jonathan, saturday said he would. A front row account of nigeria under the late president yar adua, by segun adeniyi by muhammad danjuma the book, with the title power, politics and death has opened yet another chapter which has shown how the politics of this country is and has further underscored the extent of lack of trust among the various tribes and regions that make up the nigerian nation. Segun adeniyis book, against the run of play contains. Smashwords power, politics and death a book by olusegun. For example, the two information managers of this era. Dec 11, 2014 it is also significant, and i was made to understand, that while segun adeniyi might have satisfied himself by rushing to write his book, yaraduas family, friends and most members of his administration were neither amused nor pleased with it for a number of reasons. The greatest strength of this book is it ability to show why nigeria continues to be mediocre. He was governor of katsina state in northern nigeria from 29 may 1999 to 28 may 2007 he was declared the winner of the controversial nigerian presidential election held on 21 april 2007, and was sworn in on 29 may 2007. At the launch of segun adeniyis power, politics and death, governor of edo state, comrade adams oshiomhole displayed his penchant for boastful, irrational and incoherent outburst in its most.
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