The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has hailed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his efforts in finding solutions to the conflicts in Ethiopia.
Tinubu pointed out that Obasanjo’s contribution to the stability of Africa has to be commended.
He tweeted: ‘I commend the statesmanship of former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he continues his contribution to the stability of the African continent with a successful diplomatic mission in Ethiopia where he led the mediation of an important peace treaty.
‘It is hoped that the process results, ultimately, in the permanent resolution of the conflict and a full commitment to the cause of unity, restoration, and development.’
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Africa Tody News, New York had yesterday reported that Obasanjo led an African Union, AU, diplomatic mission in ensuring a peace treaty between Ethiopia and Tigray after two years of tragedy which left thousands of people killed while several others were in need of humanitarian aid.
The surprise deal between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and Tigrayan rebels was unveiled after little over a week of negotiations led by the African Union in South Africa and was hailed by the UN and the US among others.
While announcing the breakthrough almost exactly two years to the day since the war erupted in November 2020, Obasanjo said it is a new dawn.
The warring parties had arrived in South Africa on Monday and commenced the peace talks which were finally finalised on Wednesday evening with the observers from the United Nations (UN), the United States (US), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
Among prominent Africa Today News, New York leaders that facilitated the cease-fire pact were former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and former deputy president of South Africa Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
Recall that both the government and Tigray dissidents formally agreed to a permanent termination of hostilities which has lasted two years to displace millions.