The Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, on Monday, said a plot by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) to form an interim government has been uncovered.
The minister said this in Lagos at the launch of a book titled, ‘Watch the Watcher,’ written by an activist, Yinka Odumakin, in reaction to Obasanjo’s controversial book, ‘My Watch’.
Adesiyan said he had already directed the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba; and the Department of State Service to arrest anybody that made inflammatory statements ahead of the 2015 elections.
He said, “Many of those in the APC are disgruntled PDP members who are no longer relevant and because they could not have their way, they have started to heat up the polity. They have said they will form a parallel government if they lose.
“I have already told the IG and the DSS to arrest anybody making such mutinous and inflammatory statements.”
Adesiyan said his suspicion was fuelled by a threat by the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that the APC would form a parallel government if the 2015 general elections were rigged.
He added, “Obasanjo is already planning to install an interim government with Buhari. But we will vote and we will work with whoever wins the election.”
Adesiyan, who was detained in 2003 for the murder of the Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, said the former President was vindictive and was fighting Jonathan because he (Jonathan) had refused to be used by him.
The minister, who was later freed over Ige’s murder, said Obasanjo picked Jonathan as the late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s running mate because he felt he could control him but his plans backfired.
The minister said, “He picked a President that was sick and while we were campaigning for the President, he (Yar’Adua) was always in Germany receiving treatment. While many were lobbying for the VP slot, Obasanjo picked a gentleman, Goodluck Jonathan, who had no strong political base so that he could control him.
“Unfortunately for Obasanjo, God had a better plan and Jonathan refused to be used. Obasanjo, being the man that he is, has now teamed up with Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar to snatch power but Tinubu will outsmart him because we Osun people are smart. Ask Tinubu, he is my brother, from my state. He is from Iragbiji while I am from Ode-Omu.”
The Director of Communications, Buhari Campaign Organisations, Dele Alake, said it was silly for anyone to say that Buhari was plotting the emergence of an interim government when Buhari was also participating in the presidential election.
He said, “It must have dawned on Nigerians that the PDP don’t have any answer to the multifarious problems plaguing Nigeria and that is why they have resorted to mudslinging and character assassination.
“If Buhari was planning an interim government, why would he be running for President in the first place? I think sanity has taken leave from them.
“Buhari remains the only viable solution to the quagmire that Nigeria has fallen into and it will take a disciplined person like Buhari to straighten things out.”
When contacted, a source close to Obasanjo, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said it was only the ex-president that could react to the allegation.
The source told our correspondent on the telephone, “It is only Baba that can react to the matter.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ADESIYAN,YOU ARE A LIER YOU ARE PLAYING INTO GALLERY JUST TO PLEASE YOUR MASTER,I DONT BELEIVE YOU,THERE WAS NEVER ANY PLAN FOR WHAT YOU ARE ALEGING,COME TO THINK OF IT MIGHT BE TRUE ,MAY BE THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING WITH YOUR MATER.I SEE.THANKS FOR THE INFO
ReplyDeleteAnd that Obasanjo picked Jonathan as a running mate to the sick Yaradua that was always seeking medical attention in Germany while his campaign was going on is a lie too?
DeleteOBJ and BH will surely fail for God is not with them. They are trouble makers., behaving like thugs they are.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly represent what is bad in this nation. How on earth can a sane person be referring to former presidents as thugs in the name of politics? We as nation urgently need a redeemer.
DeleteThey said the was a suspected murderer of his brother Bola Ige. PDP is finished so those in authority today better take it easy lest we ginger the next government to arrest and prosecute all of them. Tell the minister that neither him, IGP nor Jonathan has the liver to arrest either Buhari, Obasanjo, Tinubu or Atiku. We dare them!
DeleteThe statement from this fool called Adesiyan is a clear indication that PDP are planning to rig 2015 election. Amechi's statement is clear that the APC would form a parallel government if the 2015 general elections were rigged by PDP. Why have they being having sleepless night over Amechi's comment? if they don't have any plan of rigging the election.
ReplyDeleteAdesiyan has not worked to release funds for payment of police officers who have retired and those who died in the line of duty and he is here giving orders to the IG. Their families are suffering all over the country, ejected from official quarters with no death benefit paid. What a shame!
ReplyDeleteYou were alleged to be involved in the death of our minister of Justice and Obasanjo did not support you that is why you are retaliating. Abeg go sleep Jo. Who knows if you are a murderer?
We all know that APC cannot be trusted either but clearly, Amaechi said they will run a parallel govt if 2015 election is rigged. If you understand English, you would have made an attempt at convincing us that you don't have plans to rig the elections. Olodo! He knows that you guys plan to return the weakling as President come 2015 at all cost. Hope say una sponsor - Asari Dokubo spoke your mind.
Well, my brother Jelili, be assured that Nigerians are tired of these nonsense and we are maturing in the business of electioneering and politicking so, we shall defend our votes.
Let us know why we should vote your party and stop character assassination. We know better. I am even glad you said you were part of those who campaigned for Yar'Adua/Jonathan even though you opined that Obasanjo choose a sick candidate. Why then did you campaign for him. Selfish interest and greed. No wonder your Oga at the top said stealing is not corruption and our politicians like you are not corrupt but greedy. Abeg leave those things! Thief na thief! Jelili! Repent!
The statement from this fool called Adesiyan is a clear indication that PDP are planning to rig 2015 election. Amechi's statement is clear that the APC would form a parallel government if the 2015 general elections were rigged by PDP. Why have they being having sleepless night over Amechi's comment? if they don't have any plan of rigging the election. God help us from evil planners.
ReplyDeleteDon‘t mind dem,dey re confussed.
DeleteGod has told u that He is not with them ,Abi?
ReplyDeleteabeg forget abj and his desperate way.oldman foolish man.
ReplyDeleteThis is a silly and childish article by Adesiyan.
ReplyDeleteMad man talking. You need to visit psychiatric hospital Adesiyan.
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