Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly ripped apart his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card.
Obasanjo is said to have torn the card just a day after he accused President Goodluck Jonathan of plotting to frustrate the conduct of the upcoming general elections.
Obasanjo also stated that Jonathan, who is of the PDP, was afraid that he would be jailed by All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Muhammadu Buhari if the latter were to win elections.
The guests, who are leaders of the PDP from Obasanjo’s ward around his former residence in Ita Eko, where he registered, visited the ex-president to express their concern with his recent utterances against the government of President Goodluck Jonathan and what he considered as the President’s role in the postponement of the general elections from February to March.
Obasanjo had alleged on Saturday that Jonathan had a “grand plan” to scuttle democracy in the country through the poll shift, accusing the President of trying to win the presidential poll “through hook or crook.”
The guests in Abeokuta had told the former Head of State that they had come to plead with him to stop his criticisms of the incumbent president.
They also informed him of the feelers that they were getting that the leaders of the party were planning to expel him from the party.
Obasanjo asked his guests if they were with their PDP membership card, which some of them produced.
He subsequently asked for his own, which someone brought to him.
He then directed the leader of the team to tear the card in shreds, telling the visitors that he was no longer a member of the ruling party.
The former president had last year resigned his membership of the party, when he was the Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, arguing that he could no longer be in the same party and be led in the South-West by someone he referred to as a confirmed drug baron.
After he had thanked them for their concern and narrated how the Goodluck Jonathan administration had almost run the country aground, he said, “They said they want to expel me from the PDP, although I have not been told that; I have my ears to the ground.
“We have been trying to run away from a mad man but he pleads we wait for him at the other side of the river.
“I have told you before that I became President on the platform of the PDP and once I leave the party, I will not join any other party.
“I will only be a Nigerian, I am ready to work with anybody regardless of political affiliation. Why would some people say they want to send me away.
“They don’t need to bother themselves, here’s your membership card, take it (at this point, he gave the card to Oladunjoye to tear).
As Oladunjoye stood up and tore the card, with Obasanjo watching him closely, the visitors rose from their seats, raised their hands and danced in support of his action.
After the pieces of the card were handed to some of the visitors, Obasanjo said, “From today on, in the presence of all of us and with your support, I am not going to be in any political party in Nigeria.
“I am no more a politician but a statesman, both internally and externally.
“You asked me two questions and I will answer them comprehensively. But before I answer them let me say this. This Nigeria belongs to all of us and it must not be destroyed.
“This is my PDP membership card, where I’m standing is that Nigeria belongs to everybody, including babies. We must not allow anybody to destroy it.
“Wherever they come from, whatever they have and if they destroy it, it becomes a burden to us, our children and the incoming generation.
“The question asked is which party am I? I belong to the group that believes that Nigeria must not be destroyed. Those of you that are traders, will observe that there’s inflation in the country . The Bureau de Change operators used to change a $1 for N150 but it is going to be N250 to a dollar.
“What it means is that, what you’ve been buying for N150 will sell for N250. This is not the kind of country we dream of. There’s no job; no money.
“It is unfortunate that those destroying the country are oblivious of the fact that the PDP exists because Nigeria still exists.
“I will never be in a party that will destroy Nigeria. Without Nigeria, there will be no PDP. What should be of concern to us is how to make Nigeria stronger by making our economy grow .”
Obasanjo,who joined the PDP in 1998, also debunked the allegation that he wanted to head an Interim National Government.
He said, “How can anybody in his right senses talk of ING in a democratic setting? Some of them are working for it. God will not allow it.’’ But almost two hours after he quit the PDP, the Dayo-led executive of the party, said the former President’s ward had in a letter dated February 12, accused him of anti-party activities and uncomplimentary utterances against President Goodluck Jonathan. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteThis show dt he is ready to fight with jonathan and pro-jonathan and any pdp member. and it means change is coming march 28,2015 vote gen. Bukhari for president and positive change
DeleteObananjo certainly is not the only living former head of sate. He behaves as is Nigeria is his personal property. He changed PDP constitution to make him Board of Trustee's life president. Whatever Obasanjo cannot control he destroys. We are tired of people like him.
DeleteBuhari and obasanjo is a fool. Tearing his membership card has no meaning bcos he has not tear GEJ. GEJ is the best, OBJ try in his regime but he did not do any thing on grass root development. Buhari and OBJ have an evil mind ok.
Deleteogbasanjo is nothing but a tout.
ReplyDeleteYou lack proper home training
DeleteObj has gone mad
DeleteJonathan is doomed. Jonathan is like a river that forgot its source.
ReplyDeleteThank GOD he never tore the money he make from PDP
ReplyDeleteObasanjo is getting mad,
ReplyDeleteWho obstructed him during his tenure as president?
He is so doing bc Jonathan is a quiet nd humble civilian president otherwise he has no right to cause meharm in d country!
A big FOOL.
ReplyDeleteOBJ is suffering from amnesia.
ReplyDeleteSo? what has that got to do with the price of crayfish?
ReplyDeleteObasanjo is a monster
ReplyDeleteYou are right Baba, you have handed over power to a patriotic nigerian but god destined a hooligan to take over power from him. They torn apart pdp, you too can tear its membership card. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWho cares
ReplyDeleteWhat is left is for him to tear his cloths and go naked. That is the begining of madness: HE WHOM THE gods CHOOSE TO DESTROY, THEY FIRST MAKE MAD.
ReplyDeleteYes! Do Nigerians understand what it implies.....
ReplyDeleteAny body can do that
ReplyDeleteObasanjo show that he is ready to faith with jonathan and any pro-jonathan or any pdp member this means obasanjo is after nigeria is not after any political party baba change is coming march 28,2015 vote gen. Bukhari for president
ReplyDeleteOBJ is not God.
ReplyDeleteHe is has finally disgraced himself. It shows how bitter he is for something he could not get. Selfish and stupid man..
ReplyDeleteThis man insults His age. This elder is bringing tension at this time when he needs to clear tension. I don't know what their problems is. God give us good leader.
ReplyDeleteWhat is Obasanjo looking for? he should be quiet. What did he do for us when he was president of this nation? He has no right to castigate Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThis man will soon go mad and naked in public, Mr. Obasanjo continue to dance naked pls, let the drama go on, we will decide who to lead us on March 28 by God's grace and Mr. Obasanjo will soon hug transformer. There is something more tham meets the eye, this one is not about Nigeria anymore.
ReplyDeleteMy good nigerians let not obj who is old enogh to die snarch our Fucture from us vote GOODLUCK vote PDP
DeleteWho cares whether he tore his card or not. It is better for him to leave rather than constituting nuisance. Please send him to the zoo where his families are.
DeleteHere is a man who Solomon Lar of blessed memory, Alex Ekweme, Jerry Gana and other top PDP officials waived away his inability to deliver his ward, state, and even region to imposed him on us all Nigerians at the expense of MKO Abiola ranting nonsense, lets remind you sir, that you have outlived your political relevance. Why did you choose to launch your book in Kenya and England? because you tried to manipulate history in your book and the Nigerian courts banned it.Today, you re the first Nigerian who your own daughter disowned you and your ex-wife gave a harsh comment about you. Now, the whole respect you once had is washing away so fast. Sorry because of your own attitude of late, am already using my own resources and influence to canvass for more votes for Mr. GOODLUCK JONATHAN, this your action has made me to become a supporter of Mr. President. You re unbearable and intolerable. Shameless old man who does not have an iota of God in him, full of bitterness, anger and hate. It will not take you anyway.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, the earlier we Nigerians see in between the lines the better, on that day, I will not vote because of PDP but because of my candidate, after all am not a card carrying member of any political party, Obasanjo's action is bizarre and inconsequential.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha.......funny old man and his mind games.............
ReplyDeletemeans what
ReplyDeleteIf he like let him tear his cloth.
ReplyDeleteBABA, GO TO HELL. Do u think is everything that Obama does all American president ex presidents are happy about, how many of them have ever come out publicly disgracing himself like you, written an open letter. I know GEJ is not performing but you respect yourself. you suppose to be a statesman. ABI THE LAW OF DIMINISHING RETURN DONE SET ON YOUR SENSES?
ReplyDeleteHe should heat his head on a rock and go naked. Nobody cares because he can't dictate for the country or try to be a king maker when he dont act and behave like one. So He should go to blazes. He is not bigger than Nigeria.
ReplyDeletePDP don die!! Her founding fathers are bowing out. About time for Nigerians enemies within ate their own flesh. God scatter and divide them all.
ReplyDeleteOBJ is not God and will never ever be even an angel.
ReplyDeleteobasanjo God will disgrace u soon
ReplyDeletelet him go. mumu.
ReplyDeleteSay whatever you like. Whether you believe it or not, when obasanjo speaks Jonathan shivers. Obasanjo is an international figure. He is not a local champion.
ReplyDeleteWho can show his patrotism d way obj shows? rilly nigeria need change!!!
ReplyDeleteNot as obj is doing it. he is a shame to the African nation.
Deletereally!!! I wonder why everybody is reacting if he is a fool. you cannot but see that he is a very important personality not just in Nigeria but globally. he just did not want his exit to be a rumor but he wants you to watch him exit... ha ha ha ha ha ha ah ha
Deletesome people can be very 4ni....chei! obj! wetin dis mean again n wot is it goin to change?
ReplyDeleteSENTIMENT ASIDE ALL PRO-JONATHAN SHOULD KNOW THAT NIGERIA IS MORE DAN JONA. REALLY WE NEED CHANGE
ReplyDeleteSENTIMENT ASIDE ALL PRO-JONATHAN SHOULD KNOW THAT NIGERIA IS MORE DAN JONA. REALLY WE NEED CHANGE
ReplyDeletePDP time is up. By God,s Grac more confusion will come into their camp
ReplyDelete.many PDP members will decamp en -mass to APC soon
God bless u o. Baba Obasanjo.
We are funny lots. The old man is grieved not because he's hungry,but because no father will ever be at peace seeing his children trying to destroy the house he laboured so much to build. People quickly forgot that this old man went to prison because he was not ready to be compromised by late Abacha. He was one of the few that stood against Babaginda when he was changing the handing over date at will. He is one of the few that suffered so much for the freedom we are all enjoying today. He's a fighter and age can't change him. He's a democrat, the first military man to handover power to civilian in the whole of Africa. The man is angry because the country is sick and our leaders are celebrating. I'm amazed that we are fast turning to a banana Republic and our elders are quiet. Baba has demonstrated that he is no longer ready to be part of the gangsters that are destroying this nation in the name of politics. There's nothing to celebrate in pdp that a person of his standing will be proud to belong. People must be bold and not hiding as anonymous commentators to insult a man old enough to be their father.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you sir. I don't know when people will really be free in Nigeria. There's so much slave mindset that even in a democratic dispensation some people will like to comment anonimously. If you are so sure of your comment and man enough please own up and let us see your picture and name. Nigeria need change from men without balls.
DeleteA well nutured person does not disrespect/abuse an elderly man. If such happens, consequencies abound!
ReplyDeletePDP is gone!
leave them an elderly man that knew where the tree will fall quickly turn and warning us no go there where are saying his mouth is smelling , is just like an adage that says The person that tell us the truth is our enemy Nigerian open ur eyes!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJonathan is too weak to rule this nation we need a strong willed leader. God please help Nigeria
ReplyDeleteIts hifh time we go pass politics of political parties rather of individuals, we ar in Democracy for crying out loud where checks and balances is the bane of its structure, PDP has ruled us for d pas 16 years my fellow Nigerians, can we be sincere to ourselves and ask this question wot achievements or benefits had accrued to the poor masses from this 16 years rule of PDP. Change is sth dt is constant, y not lets experience Change n Change if dt is wot it takes until we move our country to the higher ground where it shud have been but has bn truncated by our coruopt leaders. Lets do away wit sentiments of region, Religion and tribe, we are one Nigerial and our focal point shud be the well being of Nigeria bcos witout Nigeria there will be No
ReplyDeleteUS.
END TO GOD FATHERISM
ReplyDeleteOBJ HAD BEEN SHAMED OUT... TINUBU IS NEXT.....
THE FUTURE BELONG TO THE YOUTH. say not to godfatherism
Let dem go they re d problem of Nigeria and PDP. when Obj was a president he said election is do or die, bt now he want us to see election in dat way sorry sir ur time has pass. age is just numbers.
ReplyDeleteObasanjo has never been a father to Nigerians but to himself (not even to his children). He is a selfish, self-centered greedy man who is agreed because he is not allowed to have his greedy way. God will keep disgracing every hidden and open troubler of Nigeria - those who think Nigeria is their personal property and can be tossed in any direction they want.
ReplyDeleteBaba is only been stupid. Is he the only ex president in this country?
ReplyDeleteIt is a very good plus for GEJ nobody believes that he would not be stooge of OBJ but he has proven that he is man enough to take his DECESSIONS ,OBJ is more than 80 yrn old and I am sure he is now reasoning like a child Let's pity him he does not know what he has done to himself very soon he will come back begging just lets wait and see after the election he will come begging GEJ God has ordeened that GEJ will win 1 million OBJ can not stop him
ReplyDeleteWhat Obasanjo did must be totally condemn from all quarters. It means he has hidden plans which has been terminated and could not control his mind again.
ReplyDeleteI can see that pro-Jonathan are more confused than ever. When OBJ sneeze GEJ purge with high blood pressure. I understand he goes for check up every 6 hours now. Those who are using him to make ends meet will soon kill him the way they did to Abacha.
ReplyDeleteIt is very unfortunate that as learned as GEJ is, as 'claimed' he cannot understand simple meaning of DEMOCRACY I action.
Look at his wife that bore no issu for him controlling him like mumu.She went to disturbed APC rally in his Belgium town, sorry I mean okrika village, only for her to end up killing innocent mothers, whose blood will disturbed her till she died.
Come to think of it, GEJ has lost two of his brothers, one sister and one uncle kidnapped and later released after one or two months.
Patience killed her own adopted mother and a house help via motor accident. What is it yet no single child from them. Me think they are cultist.
Let any foolish man or woman answer me now or never. Stupid supporters that use their nyash to reason abi think.
GEJ DONE DISAPPOINT OBJ. MAYBE NA MONEY SHARING FORMULAR WEY OBJ TELL GEJ, GEJ NO COME AGREE WITH OBJ IS THE ROOT OF ALL THESE THINGS WEY WE DEY SEE EVERYDAY. Shame to OBJ. Old man with small pikin sense
ReplyDeleteOBJ is never the founding Father of PDP he is such a person that triumphs of peoples death , when Muritala Mohamed died he took over and started sleeping with his wife, when MKO died they made him the civilian president, he has planned with Tinubu that Buhari will soon die and he is worming up to be interim president so he is looking for every avanue to come back to power, OBJ Nigeria has grown you can never find your way into Aso rock you have lost political relevance in Nigeria and in deed all over the world.
ReplyDeleteIdiot obj
ReplyDeleteObj is an idiot
ReplyDeleteHe should not forget to tear his 8 years mandate under pdp. I have no respect for someone who thinks everything must go his way or be destroyed. He seem to have forgotten his prison years as an ex-coup plotter
ReplyDeleteOBJ is seriously sick. Doctors in the house where are you? We are not going to vote for PDP nor APC. We are going to vote for GEJ.
ReplyDeleteBUHARI IS NOT A MESSIAH WE ARE EXPCTING, NAITHER GOODLUCK NOR OBJ, ALL WE NEED IS A CHANGE IN NIGERIA
ReplyDeleteWake up Nigerians. Who is a Nigerian by-the-way. People that built on sandy foundation, talk without substance, allow burtality to perpetuate fear into Nigeria, people that are ready to leave Nigeria if given the opportunity anyway, wake up without actually waking up, or people that look, see, and correct. Which Niegrian are you.? please be honest and Nigeria will see the benefit.
ReplyDeleteOur Lord is our shepherd Amen