The immediate past President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has lauded former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he marked his 89th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, the former Minister of Agriculture described Obasanjo as a courageous leader and a guiding voice for both Africa and the world. Adesina said the former president’s influence “transcends generations and national borders,” noting that his credibility and moral authority remain widely respected. “He steps boldly into the battlefields of ideas and argument, unafraid to speak, unafraid to stand, and unafraid to be counted. “President Obasanjo has consistently demonstrated courage in speaking truth to power and engaging boldly in national and global debates,” Adesina said. Adesina also highlighted Oba...