Politics
I’ll Do Everything Possible To Save Nigeria’s Democracy — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he will do “everything humanly possible” to save Nigeria’s democracy.
Speaking during the launch of “Politics as Dashed Hopes in Nigeria”, written by Auwala Anwar, his former special assistant on federal capital territory administration (FCTA), in Abuja on Thursday, the former president said the world is watching how Nigeria will handle upcoming elections.
He also called on Nigerians to guard the nation’s democracy ahead of the general election.
“If we cherish democracy, we will all guard and protect our democracy. And that I believe is the main purpose of the book,” he said.
“I am in despair; our hope lies in democracy and good governance as one of the hallmarks of free fair and credible election.
“As for me, I will do everything humanly possible to safeguard democracy, with good governance for Nigeria and for all Nigerians.”
He added that he is happy most Nigerians are “rising up to their duties and responsibilities in guidance of our democracy.”
“Remember that if you stand aloof when evil is being perpetrated, you become an accomplice in the perpetuation of the evil,” he said.
Obasanjo said he agrees “the quality of politicians (in Nigeria) is deteriorating.”
“I also agree that money has become an unnecessary important aspect of our politics. And that the elites are not putting their act together,” he said.
“(But) I believe we have one thing that joins us together which is Nigeria’s nationality. I believe strongly that Nigeria should not be divided.”
Anwar, the author, said the book gives an insight into the activities of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) (which President Muhammadu Buhari co-founded) started as “an article in a newspaper.”
“When the CPC went into crisis. There were committees set up … we created a code of conduct because we believed the principal problem of the CPC was indiscipline,” he said.
“It was not a normal political party. There were various segments including the owners, labourers and workers, and the slaves.”
Anonymous
February 1, 2019 at 6:35 am
See Monkey talking,, is it any different between dis face and monkey own
Anonymous
February 1, 2019 at 2:31 am
Nigeria is doomed, there is no remedy for it.
Anonymous
February 1, 2019 at 2:20 am
Funny, sorry for Africa fake democracy,,
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 11:56 pm
4+4
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 10:38 pm
Its no longer business as usual ooh
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 10:31 pm
“Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will sustain you, He will never permit the righteous to be moved(Psalms 55:22)”.
There is one burden bearer – His name is Jesus. The Bible makes it clear in Psalms 68:19 The Lord bears up daily, God is our salvation.. Jesus Christ taught His disciples to pray this way, “Give us this day our daily bread”.
When you check very well you would find a close link between the two. What is this telling us as an individual? Let’s check what the Bible says in 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares about you.
2 Corinthians 6:18 says I will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters. When God becomes your Father, what does that mean? It means that you are free from the concerns of this world.
He’s become your burden bearer, provider, sustainer and so on. He’s your all, in all. Acts 17:28 says in Him we live, move and have our being. It’s a pity today that, many Christians still do like the people of the world. They don’t call on God for anything, they over rely on their ability to make things happen.
The Bible teaches us that we should lean not on our understanding, in all our ways, we should acknowledge God. Leaning on Him is your reliant on Him. Trusting Him for all things. If you must find favor with men, it is God who can make it happen, if opportunities must come your way, it’s God, if you must be the head and not tail, it’s God. That house you think can be built by your salary, it’s a lie. Except He builds you are just deceiving yourself.
Putting your total trust in Him relieves you of some pains, sorrows and unending labors. Bcos He will plant you by the streams of water, where you will bear forth fruit and prosper in true sense. Mathew 11:28 says Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I’ll give you rest. Repent! JESUS IS COMING SOON!
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 10:24 pm
God will put you to shame on 16/02/19
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 10:09 pm
Evil man
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 10:03 pm
He is human being, not” God “but this government opposed to everybody. Burial government worked with devil man
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:57 pm
Baba’ shouldn’t make mistake because he need charge but later expectations turn to worsted
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:40 pm
Idiotic
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:37 pm
Save oduduwa democracy if at all they have, it is a pity
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:37 pm
No referendum no election mr
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:31 pm
Who de talk?
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:17 pm
Why can’t this Baba take time off, I wonder what his family will be thinking?..Better get Doctors around you by Feb16, you may likely fail in your so called save democracy mirage..
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:13 pm
Please sir
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:10 pm
Fake Democrat nonsense
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:09 pm
Fake
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:05 pm
Baba thank you we don’t need ur help, keep ur doing.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:04 pm
Nigeria never had democracy till her death! Your rescue mission is dead on arrival
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:03 pm
Story for years your there you did nothing.
Is this time you brain is blocked.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:55 pm
Please go ahead Baba OBJ
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:45 pm
Only OBJ can’t do it but including all lovers of democracy. In fulani perlance, democracy, its institutions, rule of law & good governance may be lacking rather its rule of men of satamic temple.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:49 pm
sir Allah we help you if is for masses interest .
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:39 pm
Yes you did from the day one you wanted a real democracy you handed over to Shagari but the anti democracy is back
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:38 pm
You build, you destroy, keep on doing what you know best, this time however, it will in southwest only.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:37 pm
That means you will die for nigeria, O! Mr. Obj you are dying in vain i must tell you. If love your so called nigeria you should have revealed the Sudanese national impersonating dead buhari. Cunning man.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 9:02 pm
That is their nature, the cunning Yoruba people.Ndi Ofe Mmanu Ndi Aghugho Na Ndi Iru Abuo.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:34 pm
I believe u dy
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:32 pm
obj go and sit down ur time have gone and what u said today always be different from what u wl said torrow. we know you.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:31 pm
Yes
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:30 pm
You are part of the problem.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:29 pm
Too late.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:24 pm
The Onus is on you….
Anonymous
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Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:20 pm
Thanks baba
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:14 pm
You can do but noting to PMB NEXT LEVEL
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:12 pm
Please do may the Suprime God be with you.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:11 pm
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:10 pm
I believe in him
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:09 pm
Baba we need u this day.Nigeria is bowling now pls do the neeful sir
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:09 pm
Obj is the problem of this country , he removed Jonathan now buhari. Hmmm is this obj the only man that knows the best for us Nigerians, I’m no more going to bow to his orders .
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:27 pm
Shut up
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:09 pm
Thank you Sir
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:07 pm
Yes sir, with God all things are possible
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:06 pm
See this evil himself
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:05 pm
Nigeria is death very soon it will distribute by part
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:04 pm
More war loading in d zoo animal kingdom
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:04 pm
U we die saving ur zoo country
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:04 pm
First of all truth tell us who is that man on the seat of nigerian
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:03 pm
I love this man very much not because he is a saints but because he is good citizen who always try to help Nigeria to solve there problems unlike the others old fool who show I don’t care to Nigerians problems not minding they contributed to the problem
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Oya now he who tie a rope should know how to untie it plz go ahead oooo
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:59 pm
Nigeria is destroy for ever
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:59 pm
One mistake you made was bringing buhari upon Nigerians,if you know how you did that undo it,period.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:58 pm
The fulani power is controlling this idiot, they’re using him now to destabilize IPOB OR Biafra agitation but it can’t work
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:58 pm
So shall it be.The only elder stateman fighting for this nation.
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:56 pm
Blinking liar and this is how you intend to be Mandela of Nigeria when you and Atiku heard finish this country
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:55 pm
Thanks baba
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:54 pm
Thunder fire u by saying that
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:54 pm
Thank you Baba
Anonymous
January 31, 2019 at 7:53 pm
Ok