In July 2011, following Jonathan's victory in the Presidential elections, Obada was appointed Minister of State for Defence by Goodluck Jonathan, and then served in Jonathan's cabinet as de facto Defence Minister until a major reshuffle in September 2013.
Obada was appointed Minister of State for Defence by Goodluck Jonathan. This was following Jonathan's victory in the Presidential elections. This was in July 2011. Obada was served in Jonathan's cabinet as de facto Defence Minister until a major reshuffle in September 2013. This was following Jonathan's victory in the Presidential elections. This was in July 2011.