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Not even President Olusegun Obasanjo's supporters would describe him as a particularly charismatic leader, and throughout his career he has declared his reluctance to seek power.

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But somehow, at every step he has been fortunate to be in the right place at the right time and events have more or less propelled him into the presidency.

He has led the country twice - and on both occasions he assumed office after the sudden and unexpected death of a previous head of state.

His first term in office was as military leader from 1976-1979.

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In 1999 he was elected at the head of a civilian government.

He has now secured a second and final term after winning disputed and controversial presidential elections on 19 April.

Power of incumbency

Mr Obasanjo stood for re-election under the banner of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).

In party primaries at