Obasanjo: Village Diplomacy Saved Land Use Act

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained how his personal diplomatic efforts averted widespread protests against the Land Use Act. He detailed how direct engagement with leaders of the Agbekoya group was instrumental in de-escalating the situation. Obasanjo's approach involved leveraging his connections within villages to address concerns. This strategy successfully prevented the controversial legislation from facing significant public backlash. The former president highlighted the importance of dialogue in resolving such disputes.

This sheds light on the historical use of informal diplomacy in resolving major political and land-related disputes in Nigeria.