Two groups working for President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday called for the immediate arrest of former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his letter to the President alleging some irregularities in government.
The groups, PDP Reloaded and Arise Nigeria, alleged that majority of the issues raised by Obasanjo in his letter happened during his regime both as military head of state and as civilian President.
Leaders of the two groups, Chief Richard Lamai (PDP Reloaded) and Chief Jasper Johnson (Arise Nigeria), who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja, also extolled the leadership qualities of Jonathan.
They wondered why Obasanjo could resort to writing letters when he could call the President or visit him at any time.
Both men alleged that Obasanjo had supplanted the nomination of the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi with that of Mr. Celestine Omehia and also disobeyed the Supreme Court ruling which they said favoured Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume in Imo State during his regime.
They said that Obasanjo must have the list of the alleged 1000 listed for elimination by the Federal Government in preparation for the 2015 general elections and that because of this, he should be invited by the security agencies.
The statement said, “It is in this regard that we call on the nation’s security agencies to invite Obasanjo to help them unravel the mystery camp where the snipers are being trained and the list of those earmarked for elimination.
“We would not want a situation where the ‘witch cried at night and the child died in the day.’
“Therefore Nigerians are hereby called to be very vigilant in the coming days and be ready to defend their hard earned democracy as the worst democracy is better than the best military dictatorship.”
Lamai and Johnson recalled that there were several other unresolved murders in the country.
Among those listed were the inability of the government to apprehend the killings of the former Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige; a former PDP governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Chief Funsho Williams and others.
They said it was wrong for Obasanjo to ask Jonathan to use a different tactics to stop the Boko Haram insurgent in the country adding that the story of Odi and Zakinthos Biam where his administration ordered the security agencies to descend on the two towns after the killings of security men should not be emulated by Jonathan.
Asked whether it would not be better for the President to address issues raised in Obasanjo’s letter instead of castigating the former President, the two men said that most of the points were baseless.
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this is a good chance for Jonathan to arrest Obasanjo, he is a killer
ReplyDeletewhile i am not in support of OBJ but has this jokers order for the arrest of those who threat to make this country ungovernable and those blood suckers promising blood blood shed if GEJ is not elected again.
ReplyDeleteMore and more people on Aso rock payroll now.
ReplyDeleteHas A sari Dojubo who threatened war if Jonathan is not relected been arrested?
ReplyDeleteThe President should ask Obj for proof of his allegations he should also prepare his defence.
Nonsense!
ReplyDeleteGo and arrest Asari Dokubo first b4 U̶̲̥̅̊ arrest Obasanjo that just express his worrieness over security situation in d country.Are U̶̲̥̅̊ all blind to see wat is going on in d country bcos of d token dat has been giving to U̶̲̥̅̊ ?
ReplyDeleteObj should be arrested to provide proof of traininig of snipers by the present administration. Failure to do this he should be charged to court for attempting to heat up Nigeria which is a treasonable offence. He had tried to incite revolution several times by his speech. Any way I don't blame him, it is because GEJ has not shown him that he (GEJ) can bite.
ReplyDeleteU shld knw dat OBJ doesn't make cheap coments to make a point, he mst surely hav evidence. Doesn't it boda u dat d presidency's nt made any serious denial to d alligatn?
DeleteThe SSS is not supposed to wait for the President before doing their work but it seems the President uses these security agencies as he like hence they don't work until they get signal from their paymaster, same apply to EFCC etc etc
ReplyDeleteWho and what is to be believed now. When both sides use the vulnerable masses to pitch their allegations and propaganda.
ReplyDeleteI am fuming right now and wish I weIlded much more power than being one of the numerous oppressed Nigerians.
GEJ if there is no truth in any of the allegations levied against you or your government, you should use the full might of the law to deal with OBJ.
Enough is enough using the sentiments of the Nigerian public to advance your self centred and corrupt ambitions. GHN