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Olusegun Obasanjo draws attention at event over seating and protocol
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has drawn attention at a recent formal event for his insistence on seating protocol. During the gathering, Obasanjo declined a standard seat offered by aides, opting instead for the more ornate chair reserved for the Ooni of Ife. He reportedly justified the preference by stating that a former president should be accorded more honor than a traditional ruler when present.
In a separate moment at the same event, Fuji singer K1 De Ultimate was filmed prostrating on stage to greet Obasanjo while performing. The interaction sparked debate among social media users, some of whom recalled past instances where the singer had performed songs critical of the former president's administration.