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Obasanjo hints at broad-based government

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    Nigeria's president-elect, Olusegun Obasanjo, has hinted he will form a broad-based government when he takes power on 29 May, news organisations reported on Monday. Obasanjo, speaking to reporters on Sunday, said he wanted a government that would take in both "friends and opponents", hinting at the possibility of roles for other political parties, 'The Guardian' said. However, he has not yet said who might join his first cabinet when civilians start to run the country for the first time in more than 15 years, AFP reported.

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