Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he could have
got a third term in office if he wanted, saying he is “audacious enough” to get
it.
This is as he says he won’t join the campaign train of the
presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, saying he has done his
best by writing his endorsement.
The former president said these while speaking on Thursday
at a virtual engagement organised by Africa Leadership Group.
Recall that Obasanjo had in his New Year message
to Nigerians, titled “My appeal to all Nigerians particularly young Nigerians,”
thrown his weight behind Obi.
The ex-president said he had no regret leading Nigeria.
Obasanjo said, “I am not in campaign train. I’ve used
benefit of my experience and I’ve put plainly.
“I do not belong to any political party. I will not join any
campaign train. I’ve said what is best for the country.”
Speaking on what to look out for in the next president,
Obasanjo said, “Nigeria is where we are because of leadership.
“We must decisively look for men and women who have the
character, attributes, skill and attitude that we need for leadership, that
will deliver in this country.”
The former president however refuted claims that he wanted a
third term as President of the country.
Obasanjo said he would have had it if he had wanted.
Obasanjo said, “I never asked for a third term. If I wanted
a third term, I would have got it. I am audacious enough to know how to get
it.”
Speaking on the Nigerian constitution, Obasanjo called for
an amendment, noting that no constitution was perfect.
He said, “Some people blame the constitution for everything
in Nigeria. Of course, our constitution is not perfect, and there is no
constitution that is sacrosanct and it can be amended.”
He said part of what should be included in the amended
constitution is the devolution of power.
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