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 Nigerian 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, 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 Nigerian’s. 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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