Revealed: Obasanjo shares why he rejected English name given to him by his parent

• Former President Olusegun Obasanjo explained he no longer identifies with the name “Matthew,” given by his parents, saying he simply doesn’t like it and prefers his traditional Yoruba names
• At his 88th birthday event in Abeokuta, Obasanjo urged Africans to discard colonial influences, including foreign names, as part of breaking free from the legacies of slavery and colonialism
• Launching two new books, Obasanjo described himself as an “incurable optimist,” expressing strong belief that Nigeria will achieve greatness within his lifetime

Abeokuta, Ogun state – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he no longer identifies with “Matthew,” one of the names given to him by his parents, stating he does not fancy it.

Obasanjo, who turned 88 on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, disclosed this during a public lecture and book presentation in Abeokuta, Ogun state, where he also called for the decolonisation of African names.

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