Former President, Olusegun
Obasanjo has slammed those agitating for Biafra.
Obasajo said those clamouring for
the disintegration of the nation were only waiting for ship at the airport.
The ex-soldier in an interview
with a Liberian-based news portal, AfricanArgument, said the agitators don’t
event know what the struggle was all about.
“The protesters don’t even know
what the struggle is all about, but if it gives them false hope, why not hang
onto it? Let the elders handle it or ignore it until it loses momentum.
“There are elders in any community
who are still respected…After all, they’re their fathers and mothers,
grandfathers and grandmothers, and can still be used effectively,” he said.
On federalism, Obasanjo said he
does not believe in it and that those talking about devaluation and true
federalism don’t know what they were talking about.
“I don’t believe in true
federalism. What is true federalism? Why are they not accountable? What powers
do they not have?
Obasanjo also carpeted President
Muhammadu Buhari for not doing enough on unemployment and recession.
He added, “In fact, state
governors are more powerful than the president. That’s the truth.”
“If anybody tells you they want
devolution or true federalism, he doesn’t know what he is talking about.
He advised that if “youth
empowerment, skill acquisition and youth employment – education are provided
the ticking bomb of possible youth explosion out of restiveness and anger will
subside. In fact, state governors are more powerful than the president.”
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How long are we going to be in same position deceitful leaders. full of lies
ReplyDeleteSir, Nigeria must be restructured. Now is the time to do it. If it's not done the consequences will destroy the country.
ReplyDeleteWell spoken, now is the time and Nigeria government should as a matter of urgency ensure it happens as that is the only way to lay certain troubles to rest. OBJ pls go and rest, your time has passed. Shehu Shagari has more integrity than you. OBJ you laid the foundation, built and commisioned corruption in 1999.
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