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Nigeria's president acknowledged the end Thursday of his supporters' push to amend the constitution and allow him another term in office, publicly breaking ranks with other African leaders accused of plotting to become leaders for life by overturning term limits.
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo speaks during a meeting of the People's Democratic Party at Abuja, Thursday, May 18, 2006. Nigeria's president acknowledged the end Thursday of his supporters' push to amend the constitution and allow him another term in office, publicly breaking ranks with other African leaders accused of plotting to become leaders for life by overturning term limits.