Obasanjo, a Political Narcissist

 

The statement made by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, that democracy was not working in and for the country has sparked a wave of criticism and backlash.

 

Obasanjo's warning that the country could lose its hard-fought democracy if it continues on its current trajectory has been met with skepticism and accusations of hypocrisy.

 

This is largely due to his own past attempts to alter the constitution to perpetuate himself in office by allowing for a third term in office, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to cling to power.

 

Critics argue that Obasanjo's past actions undermine his current stance on democracy. His efforts to secure a third term, which were ultimately unsuccessful, demonstrate that he was willing to subvert the democratic process to maintain his grip on power.

 

This attempt to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms is seen as a direct threat to the democratic principles he now claims to champion.

 

Furthermore, Obasanjo's presidency was marked by controversies, including allegations of human rights abuses and political repression. The criticism that he "killed so many people directly or indirectly" refers to the violent suppression of opposition and the handling of certain crises during his tenure, which resulted in loss of life.

 

These actions are cited as evidence of the damage he inflicted on the country, contradicting his current warnings about the erosion of democracy.

 

The mention of Atiku Abubakar, another prominent political figure in Nigeria, alongside Obasanjo, suggests that both are being accused of adopting a "holier than thou" attitude. This criticism implies that they are presenting themselves as guardians of democracy and morality, despite their own questionable past actions and decisions. Atiku, having been Obasanjo's vice president and later a presidential candidate himself, is seen as sharing some responsibility for the policies and actions of the Obasanjo administration.

The assertion that "nobody can wake up one morning and decide to put Nigeria in a bottle" is a metaphorical expression of the resilience and complexity of the Nigerian state. It suggests that despite the ambitions or actions of any single individual, including former presidents like Obasanjo, the country is too large and diverse to be controlled or defined by one person's whims.

This statement also shows the idea that democratic institutions and the collective will of the people are stronger than any individual's desire for power.

 

The statement made by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, that democracy was not working in and for the country has sparked a wave of criticism and backlash.

 

Obasanjo's warning that the country could lose its hard-fought democracy if it continues on its current trajectory has been met with skepticism and accusations of hypocrisy.

 

This is largely due to his own past attempts to alter the constitution to perpetuate himself in office by allowing for a third term in office, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to cling to power.

 

Critics argue that Obasanjo's past actions undermine his current stance on democracy. His efforts to secure a third term, which were ultimately unsuccessful, demonstrate that he was willing to subvert the democratic process to maintain his grip on power.

 

This attempt to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms is seen as a direct threat to the democratic principles he now claims to champion.

 

Furthermore, Obasanjo's presidency was marked by controversies, including allegations of human rights abuses and political repression. The criticism that he "killed so many people directly or indirectly" refers to the violent suppression of opposition and the handling of certain crises during his tenure, which resulted in loss of life.

 

These actions are cited as evidence of the damage he inflicted on the country, contradicting his current warnings about the erosion of democracy.

 

The mention of Atiku Abubakar, another prominent political figure in Nigeria, alongside Obasanjo, suggests that both are being accused of adopting a "holier than thou" attitude. This criticism implies that they are presenting themselves as guardians of democracy and morality, despite their own questionable past actions and decisions. Atiku, having been Obasanjo's vice president and later a presidential candidate himself, is seen as sharing some responsibility for the policies and actions of the Obasanjo administration.

The assertion that "nobody can wake up one morning and decide to put Nigeria in a bottle" is a metaphorical expression of the resilience and complexity of the Nigerian state. It suggests that despite the ambitions or actions of any single individual, including former presidents like Obasanjo, the country is too large and diverse to be controlled or defined by one person's whims.

This statement also shows the idea that democratic institutions and the collective will of the people are stronger than any individual's desire for power.

 

By Umar farouk 

The statement made by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, that democracy was not working in and for the country has sparked a wave of criticism and backlash.

 

Obasanjo's warning that the country could lose its hard-fought democracy if it continues on its current trajectory has been met with skepticism and accusations of hypocrisy.

 

This is largely due to his own past attempts to alter the constitution to perpetuate himself in office by allowing for a third term in office, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to cling to power.

 

Critics argue that Obasanjo's past actions undermine his current stance on democracy. His efforts to secure a third term, which were ultimately unsuccessful, demonstrate that he was willing to subvert the democratic process to maintain his grip on power.

 

This attempt to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms is seen as a direct threat to the democratic principles he now claims to champion.

 

Furthermore, Obasanjo's presidency was marked by controversies, including allegations of human rights abuses and political repression. The criticism that he "killed so many people directly or indirectly" refers to the violent suppression of opposition and the handling of certain crises during his tenure, which resulted in loss of life.

 

These actions are cited as evidence of the damage he inflicted on the country, contradicting his current warnings about the erosion of democracy.

 

The mention of Atiku Abubakar, another prominent political figure in Nigeria, alongside Obasanjo, suggests that both are being accused of adopting a "holier than thou" attitude. This criticism implies that they are presenting themselves as guardians of democracy and morality, despite their own questionable past actions and decisions. Atiku, having been Obasanjo's vice president and later a presidential candidate himself, is seen as sharing some responsibility for the policies and actions of the Obasanjo administration.

The assertion that "nobody can wake up one morning and decide to put Nigeria in a bottle" is a metaphorical expression of the resilience and complexity of the Nigerian state. It suggests that despite the ambitions or actions of any single individual, including former presidents like Obasanjo, the country is too large and diverse to be controlled or defined by one person's whims.

This statement also shows the idea that democratic institutions and the collective will of the people are stronger than any individual's desire for power.

 

The statement made by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, that democracy was not working in and for the country has sparked a wave of criticism and backlash.

 

Obasanjo's warning that the country could lose its hard-fought democracy if it continues on its current trajectory has been met with skepticism and accusations of hypocrisy.

 

This is largely due to his own past attempts to alter the constitution to perpetuate himself in office by allowing for a third term in office, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to cling to power.

 

Critics argue that Obasanjo's past actions undermine his current stance on democracy. His efforts to secure a third term, which were ultimately unsuccessful, demonstrate that he was willing to subvert the democratic process to maintain his grip on power.

 

This attempt to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms is seen as a direct threat to the democratic principles he now claims to champion.

 

Furthermore, Obasanjo's presidency was marked by controversies, including allegations of human rights abuses and political repression. The criticism that he "killed so many people directly or indirectly" refers to the violent suppression of opposition and the handling of certain crises during his tenure, which resulted in loss of life.

 

These actions are cited as evidence of the damage he inflicted on the country, contradicting his current warnings about the erosion of democracy.

 

The mention of Atiku Abubakar, another prominent political figure in Nigeria, alongside Obasanjo, suggests that both are being accused of adopting a "holier than thou" attitude. This criticism implies that they are presenting themselves as guardians of democracy and morality, despite their own questionable past actions and decisions. Atiku, having been Obasanjo's vice president and later a presidential candidate himself, is seen as sharing some responsibility for the policies and actions of the Obasanjo administration.

The assertion that "nobody can wake up one morning and decide to put Nigeria in a bottle" is a metaphorical expression of the resilience and complexity of the Nigerian state. It suggests that despite the ambitions or actions of any single individual, including former presidents like Obasanjo, the country is too large and diverse to be controlled or defined by one person's whims.

This statement also shows the idea that democratic institutions and the collective will of the people are stronger than any individual's desire for power.

 

The statement made by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, that democracy was not working in and for the country has sparked a wave of criticism and backlash.

 

Obasanjo's warning that the country could lose its hard-fought democracy if it continues on its current trajectory has been met with skepticism and accusations of hypocrisy.

 

This is largely due to his own past attempts to alter the constitution to perpetuate himself in office by allowing for a third term in office, a move that was widely seen as an attempt to cling to power.

 

Critics argue that Obasanjo's past actions undermine his current stance on democracy. His efforts to secure a third term, which were ultimately unsuccessful, demonstrate that he was willing to subvert the democratic process to maintain his grip on power.

 

This attempt to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms is seen as a direct threat to the democratic principles he now claims to champion.

 

Furthermore, Obasanjo's presidency was marked by controversies, including allegations of human rights abuses and political repression. The criticism that he "killed so many people directly or indirectly" refers to the violent suppression of opposition and the handling of certain crises during his tenure, which resulted in loss of life.

 

These actions are cited as evidence of the damage he inflicted on the country, contradicting his current warnings about the erosion of democracy.

 

The mention of Atiku Abubakar, another prominent political figure in Nigeria, alongside Obasanjo, suggests that both are being accused of adopting a "holier than thou" attitude. This criticism implies that they are presenting themselves as guardians of democracy and morality, despite their own questionable past actions and decisions. Atiku, having been Obasanjo's vice president and later a presidential candidate himself, is seen as sharing some responsibility for the policies and actions of the Obasanjo administration.

The assertion that "nobody can wake up one morning and decide to put Nigeria in a bottle" is a metaphorical expression of the resilience and complexity of the Nigerian state. It suggests that despite the ambitions or actions of any single individual, including former presidents like Obasanjo, the country is too large and diverse to be controlled or defined by one person's whims.

This statement also shows the idea that democratic institutions and the collective will of the people are stronger than any individual's desire for power.