Many supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general elections, have lambasted him on social media over his birthday message to former military Head of State Yakubu Gowon.
Gowon, who ruled Nigeria between 1966 and 1975, clocked 90 on Saturday. Prominent
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Taofeek Oyedokun
Taofeek Oyedokun is a correspondent at BusinessDay with years of experience reporting on political economy, public policy, migration, environment/climate change, and social justice. A graduate of Political Science from the University of Lagos, he has also earned multiple professional certificates in journalism and media-related training. Known for his clear, data-driven reporting, Oyedokun covers a wide range of national and international socioeconomic issues, bringing depth, balance, and public-interest focus to his work.
