Obasanjo, a seasoned statesman who served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007, has been known for speaking against national issues. He recently mocked the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as “Baba Go-Slow”.
Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, responded to the former president in a statement on Monday, November 18.
It’s not uncommon for Obasanjo to share his thoughts on the state of the nation, drawing from his wealth of experience in governance. However, it seems his latest comments crossed a line, prompting the government to respond in kind. The government’s statement is a clear indication that they won’t take kindly to criticism from the former president.
Obasanjo’s legacy is complex. Some hail him as a hero for overseeing Nigeria’s transition to democracy in the 1970s and his Pan-African efforts to encourage cooperation across the continent. Others criticize him for alleged corruption and human rights abuses during his tenure. Despite this, Obasanjo remains respected in Nigerian politics, and his opinions carry significant weight.
See Onanuga’s statement here:
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, visited Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state.
Aiyedatiwa is the candidate of the APC in the Saturday, November 16, governorship election in Ondo state. According to the APC, the former president wished Governor Aiyedatiwa well in the forthcoming election.
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