Nigerians Divided Over Criticism of Olusegun Obasanjo by Bola Tinubu’s Administration
A recent statement by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has sparked a heated debate among Nigerians. Dare described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a man with a tremendous capacity for mischief, while reacting to Obasanjo’s criticism of President Tinubu’s leadership style.
Dare’s statement has been met with both praise and criticism from Nigerians. While some have defended Obasanjo, citing his achievements as president, others have berated Dare for his harsh words.
Obasanjo’s critics have pointed to his alleged diversion of $16 billion from the country’s electricity sector during his administration. They argue that he lacks moral authority to criticize any government in Nigeria.
However, Obasanjo’s supporters have come to his defense, praising his achievements as president and calling him the best president in Nigeria’s history. They argue that despite his flaws, Obasanjo played a significant role in stabilizing the country’s democracy and economy.
The debate has sparked a range of reactions on social media, with some Nigerians calling for Dare to focus on the issues raised by Obasanjo rather than engaging in personal attacks. Others have questioned Obasanjo’s motives, suggesting that he is seeking attention from the presidency.
@ihe69 wrote: “Obasanjo’s rhetoric shouldn’t be taken seriously. He can only deceive the young generation born in 2007. Thank God most of us are still alive to tell this young generation how Obasanjo was disastrous as President, and how he organized the worst election in the history of Nigeria.”
@Oluomoofderby wrote: “Mr. Sunday… Stop it sir. Obasanjo is still the best President in our history. When are you going to talk about the mess Buhari did? Buhari’s administration was a big setback for our country. Obasanjo wasn’t perfect, but still the best all day long.”
@HakunaOyinz wrote: “Mr. Minister, all the epistles you wrote still don’t answer the questions of Pres. Obj towards your paymaster who you’re twerking for, what Pes. Obj achieved both as Military and Civilian President, T-pain can’t achieve that even if given 30 years (his new SSA said that).”
@PiusChibuzo wrote: “But the same Obasanjo was among the leaders that brought APC into power in 2015 even when you were nobody to APC & now because he is saying the truth, you suddenly wanting to call him name because you are giving an office to hold under APC, you are so small. Continue, no one remains in power forever.”
@AdeyemiGCFR wrote: “Same vague strategy to issues. Nigerians would have expected you to address the issues raised without battering words with the former President. OBJ deserves his respect and Nigerians still accord him respect. His is far better than Tinubu in all ways, just the hard truth!”
@ojiirekam wrote: “I totally agree with you, but you convoked the first Nigerian National Youth Conference at velodrome, Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja whose communique is not implemented, coupled with the lies you told us that our participants’ recognition will be given to Governors.”
@kenychordz wrote: “Save all the epistle and grammar, what we Nigerians remember from his era was how prosperous and happy the nation was under his rulership. He will always be a respected elderly statesman. Same can’t be said for the present and immediate past president.”
@Aizekworld wrote: “You are too shameless Mr. Sunday. So you just end up saying that Ribadu who is the current NSA to your principal was a failure in fighting corruption. You also mean that your principal is not wise in appointing a failure into his govt? That you must show working does not mean dis.”
@OfficialTbomb wrote: “Lmao I thought it was to clean up the mess Bubu made.. you jumped Bubu to a whole Obj. 24 years, you are now blaming Obj as the mastermind of corruption. Forgetting that his time made Nigeria have a stable democracy and economy. It’s no more the former administration.”
