Victoria Island, Lagos state – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said some Nigerian leaders should be permanently in jail for their past criminal misconduct and misdemeanours.
As reported by The Nation on Friday, September 20, Obasanjo spoke virtually at the memorial lecture of Denis Joseph Slattery, the late cleric.
The Cable also noted Obasanjo’s stance.
The former Nigerian leader asserted that government officials with “questionable” integrity cannot make fair decisions for the greater good.
The 87-year-old said:
Furthermore, ‘Obj’ as Obasanjo is fondly called, stated that Nigeria must begin to recruit selfless and transformational leaders to take over the mantle of leadership from those he described as “transactional” leaders.
He, therefore, called for the grooming of new leaders who are selfless and willing to sacrifice for the greater good of Africa.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Obasanjo; ex-military ruler Ibrahim Babangida; and former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar; met behind closed-doors in Minna, Niger state.
Obasanjo flew in from Benin City, Edo state, after attending the 90th birthday celebration of the Esama of Benin kingdom, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion
Former national security adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau (rtd), was also present at the strategic meeting.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
