The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo , has warned ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over his reported remarks on President Goodluck Jonathan.
Media reports had quoted Obasanjo as saying that Jonathan shifted the election dates because he was afraid of defeat and that perhaps the President had been listening to aides telling him that he stands the risk of being jailed for corruption should the opposition All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) wins the poll.
The former President also alleged that Jonathan was engaging in “the do-or-die” politics played by the former President of Cote d’Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo.
But the Ohanaeze Youth Council warned Obasanjo to stop inciting Nigerians against the President, who, according to the group, “has dwarfed the achievements of all former Nigerian leaders.”
Speaking with our correspondent in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, the National President of OYC, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said “Obasanjo should stop fanning the embers of war through his unguarded utterances against a sitting President.”
Isiguzoro accused Obasanjo of plotting, in connivance with some undemocratic elements, to topple Jonathan’s government through inciting comments, warning that any attempt to derail Nigeria’s democracy would be resisted.
“Obasanjo is a disappointment to democracy. He should not plunge Nigeria into another civil war through his hate remarks against Jonathan,” he said.
Isiguzoro said Jonathan had “by all standards proved to be a core democrat, otherwise the likes of Obasanjo should be cooling his feet in the jail by now because of his evil deeds while in office.”
The OYC leader said corruption was institutionalised during Obasanjo’s administration and wondered when the former President overnight turned into the vanguard of democracy.
He said, “Obasanjo should know that he has expired politically and Nigerian youths cannot allow him and other spent forces that belong to the past to ruin our future.
“Nigeria cannot buy his belated and selfish idea of Interim National Government, and all those plotting to put Nigeria backwards will be disappointed because the youths are now wiser.”
Isiguzoro further argued that “if anyone should be afraid of going to jail because of corruption and illegality, it is Obasanjo who superintended over the destruction of Odi town while he was in office.”
He said that President Jonathan deserved the right to seek re-election and should not be deprived of that right by “members of a self-serving cabal who think that Nigeria is their private estate.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This ones don't represent d igbos. They're part of d pdp paid idiots selling their future for N5000 or half bag of rice. Change must happen in Nigeria. Enough is Enough. Nigeria I'd not PDPs personal property.
ReplyDeleteThey actually do. I buy their idea. I am neither in Ohaneze group nor pdp. I do not like pdp as a party and the same time would never vote for Buhari. Nigeria will loose its democracy if one goes for Buhari. I will just laught at many when the suffering begins. GEJ is not really a good choice but he is better than Buhari by far
DeleteWell spoken my people Obasonjo has expired politically, all he is looking for is political recognition , he is most corrupt president that has not accounted for NEPAL 16b Naira ,amongst others
ReplyDeleteOr else what... What are you people going to do about it?
ReplyDeleteFake igbo youths ... or else what???????? I know these fools don't have jobs and PDP paid them 1,500 naira each to say this rubbish.
ReplyDeleteI am an igbo myself and do not belong to the youth group but I think if u are igbo u are actually the fake igbo
DeleteI have said it before we will march for jonathan Blood by Blood Bullet by Bullet anyhow them want it we will give it to them double yorubas want to cause. civil war in nigeria again dis time na body go tell them
ReplyDeleteOr else they'll increase their drug trafficking,baby factory,armed robbery and kidnapping.Igbo kwenu!!!
ReplyDeleteat least its better than killing Christians and innocent Nigerians which your blood thirsty boko haram is known for.
DeleteMoney must have changed hands again and soon this youth branch of Ohanaeze will be fighting over such money like their grandpa wing. Ewu!!
ReplyDeletepeople should knw tht there are many greedy wolves out there that will take advantage of every situation t make money. This is surely one of thm, they are nt true representative of any group.
ReplyDeleteHave you forgotten that they recently shared five billion naira amongst them,so he has over fed himself for the first time ever.
ReplyDeleteDefnately igbo people are useless in nigeria you are supporting jonathan becouse your zone have a highs numbers of importants position at the jonathan cabinate. We must to change this government you will see your end when jonathan loss at the polls
ReplyDeleteheavenly thunder strike u gr8test mumu in da planet, u for identify yourself here make i locate u come visit u 4ur house, yes we have high numbers of important position isn't it a pride, i think u shld b d boko state, vampires and blood suckers.
DeleteAnonymous, it unfortunate that your level of education and knowledge of The Igbo people are very low. A tribe like The Igbos are not useless in Nigeria infact the igbos are a force to reckon with in Nigeria. Please show some decency and maturity when addressing issues of National concern. In a more civilised environment, comments like yours are not published. This is because it is below rating.
DeleteYoruba man u opened ur cursed mouth to speak ill of Igbos. May God judge u & ur generation. Igbos stand tall wherever u r. Be wise this tension heating up the polity is beyond military dictatorship vs democracy, muslim vs Christian, negative change vs corruption, islamizing vs maintaining status quo. It is about balancing this power. The military cabal of Obj, Buhari is about to fall. Gen. Babangida has turned his back on them. Jonathan whether clueless, corruptive or not must complete his 2nd term. Then he must usher in an Igbo President in 2019. This balance of power is sacrosanct and must be adhered to. Infact God has endorsed it.
DeleteI see no reason Obasanjo as a state man is causing problem here and there, how can an old man who suppose to make peace is showing hatred just because Jonathan refuse to dance to his tone? baba you are old now, the issue of bomb blast started from your regime, stop castigating GEJ because of your eye service, come 2015 we will still vote for Jonathan there is no other credible candidate for now
ReplyDeletehow would you see a credible candidate??? when you cannot deferenciate your left hand from your right hand.
DeleteSurely these are not speaking for Igbo youth but for themselves. Their sins will soon find them out.
ReplyDeletesorry they are speaking the mind of the igbos. They spoke my mind
DeleteSorry you are still minority as far as election is concern. Put the South East and the south-South votes together its not up to the north east and north west votes. You Jonathan supporters are not helping him. You campaign on ethnic line forgetting that democracy is about numbers.
DeleteWhether you guys accept it or not, Obasanjo is not sincere in all he's been doing in this country,and we know it. This has nothing to do with tribe. Jonathan has outdone all the past leaders,including OBJ,the change the APC is promising, has already started with GEJ. It's just that the rot in the system,caused by past governments, Buhari,IBB,OBJ etc,is so much that only those who have eyes and good brains are able to see that GEJ has done enormous work.
ReplyDeleteOrdinarily, it will take more than two full tenured of any sincere government, to clear the rot,but GEJ has done remarkably well.
I read some comments and tears starts rolling down my cheek. Those of you clamoring for war and blood, I am very sure you really don't know what WAR is all about. You may be foolish enough to realize that those politicians you are killing yourselves for can easily relocate themselves and their families abroad. Infact, don't be surprised that they all have an escape plan in case war bursts out in Nigeria today. Then you and your family will be left behind to suffer the consequences. And when there's calm, they will return back to the country and continue enjoying their lives. By then, you and probably your family members are no more. Your blood would have been sacrificed for their own peace. So when you make comments, be objective and put sentiments, religion and tribe away. God bless Nigeria. WE DON'T WANT WAR! Kay Joe
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 7:14A.M, I think you are the jobless one here. They are not useless but are speaking the truth
ReplyDeleteThe old baboon called Obasanjo should return to his in ota and stay there quietly,bearing in mind that he is counting his days to the grave,for all the altrocities he committed in this country will never let him go unpunished.Ihope he has not forgotten so soon that he belongs to the prisons.Him and his co-generals can never be happy with President Jonathan because there are no oil block acquisitions and offcourse expired acquisition certificates are no more renewed.For the drums of war that he is beating,I hope the baboon general will stay in Nigeria and fight and not creat an exit root for himself as he did during the civil war with bullets wound.
ReplyDeleteAbuse Obj all you want but pls respect facts of history. The man that fled when he saw he has lost the war was Ojukwu and OBJ Was the General who collected the surrender instruments from Biafran leaders.
DeleteI thought they say white hair is wisdom, if one is getting old or close to his grave means no wisdom again? i don't know why this old man call Obasanjo do not respect him self rather busy causing more problem for the country due to his wicked heart, but why? but why? what does this man think is teaching the younger ones'
ReplyDeleteHow much were you given to kill your conscience and be blinded to the need of the nation. Though we know your tribe don't regard for the elders. Synchophant!
DeleteJust know that what Obasanjo sees sitting, one can hardly see it standing. Words of wisdom. Please no matter what, let no one insult the old. You guys should leave Obasanjo and Goodluck alone. They know themselves more than any of us on this chat room.
ReplyDelete@anonymous feb 16 9.06am, u and woteva tribe u are, are the most useless sect in this nation. Ur politicians are getting fat from the crude oil in the south-south and south-east. Better count ur dirty teeth b4 u post any comment, foolish fool
ReplyDelete@anonymous feb 16 9.06am, u and woteva tribe u are, are the most useless sect in this nation. Ur politicians are getting fat from the crude oil in the south-south and south-east. Better count ur dirty teeth b4 u post any comment, foolish fool
ReplyDeleteTruth is like a Lion,you don't defend it,let it loose it will defend itself.Let's just say the truth about the situation in the country and let the truth defend itself.Just forget about the tribe that is foolish and the one that is stupid,afterall you cannot creat a tribe or did your father tell you that he created any of the Nigerian tribes?.How can we claim to be perfect ? ,two good heads are better than one,we have to put our heads together to build a better Nigeria.
ReplyDelete5bn is talking. All the aligatn layed by Obasanjo against Jonathan can nt be disputed by this igbo youth.
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