Former president, Olusegun
Obasanjo, on Tuesday publicly advised President Muhammadu Buhari against
seeking re-election in 2019.
Obasanjo, in a lengthy and
strongly-worded statement, also promoted what may become a political party,
Coalition for Nigeria, CN
“I, therefore, will gladly join
such a Movement when one is established as Coalition for Nigeria, CN, taking
Nigeria to the height God has created it to be. From now on, the Nigeria eagle
must continue to soar and fly high”, he said.
“CN, as a Movement, will be new,
green, transparent and must remain clean and always active, selflessly so.”
Obasanjo also lambasted the All
Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), insisting
that they cannot solve Nigeria’s problems.
In a chat with dailypost, a close
aide of the former leader, said Obj, as fondly called, had earlier mentioned
some of the contents of the letter to Buhari personally but nothing was done.
“We all know the state of the
nation and Baba too shares the feelings of Nigerians. He already raised some
points contained in the letter to President Buhari. The two leaders see from
time to time, they also speak on phone many times.
“In 2016, Baba went to the
presidential villa in Abuja before PMB fell ill and they discussed these
things, especially the economy, non-performance of some appointees and fight
against corruption.
“Baba also had a one on one talk
with the president while he was recuperating abroad on same issues.
“Again, when President Buhari
returned to Nigeria, Baba went to meet him again to remind him what they
discussed.
“PMB gave his words that there
will be changes but till now, those assurances have not been fulfilled.
“Baba felt he should speak now so
that it would be on record that he didn’t keep quiet when things were going
wrong.”
Asked if Obasanjo’s camp had
received any word from the presidency after the release of the statement, our
source replied, “Not as I speak but we have been receiving calls from across
the country”.
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