Obasanjo made the remarks on Wednesday during the democracy dialogue hosted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra. He stressed that no evidence exists to back the speculation.
“I’m not a fool. If I wanted a third term, I know how to go about it. And there is no Nigerian dead or alive that would say I called him and told him I wanted a third term,” Obasanjo said.
The former president argued that securing debt relief for Nigeria during his administration was a much tougher feat than pursuing a tenure extension.
“I keep telling them that, look, if I wanted to get debt relief, which is more difficult than getting a third term and I got it, if I wanted a third term, I would have got it too,” he added.
The former president argued that securing debt relief for Nigeria during his administration was a much tougher feat than pursuing a tenure extension.
“I keep telling them that, look, if I wanted to get debt relief, which is more difficult than getting a third term and I got it, if I wanted a third term, I would have got it too,” he added.
Obasanjo also cautioned against leaders clinging to power, stressing that such behaviour reflects a false sense of indispensability.
“I know that the best is done when you are young, ideal and vibrant and dynamic. When you are ‘kuje kuje’ you don’t have the best. But some people believe that unless they are there, nobody else,” he said.
“They will even tell you that they haven’t got anybody else. I believe that that is a sin against God, because if God takes you away, which God can do anytime, then somebody else will come, and that somebody else may do better or may do worse.”
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“I know that the best is done when you are young, ideal and vibrant and dynamic. When you are ‘kuje kuje’ you don’t have the best. But some people believe that unless they are there, nobody else,” he said.
“They will even tell you that they haven’t got anybody else. I believe that that is a sin against God, because if God takes you away, which God can do anytime, then somebody else will come, and that somebody else may do better or may do worse.”
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ReplyDeleteBaba don't add to my stress biko
ReplyDeleteNa lie. He tried to but the heat was too much
ReplyDeleteDon't mind he tried but was resisted, God bless the senate president Ken Nnamani he made sure the discussion was televised and no Ghana must go from him could bring it to light. Baba go and rest you wanted it badly, you are the same as those power drunk leaders
DeleteMany years later, no President had matched his record in office. His stellar performance is second to none. Under his watch, Nigeria was well respected globally. His innovation drive was superb. He set up institutions that are today non shambles as s result of incompetency in today's leaders after his administration. The list are endless.
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Na lie, baba Obasanjo, Na Atiku stop u.
ReplyDeleteI believe so, especially in Africa.
ReplyDeleteAsif you didn't try it.
ReplyDeleteGreedy politicians everywhere
As how na?
ReplyDeleteBaba are you not too old for this kind lie? Everyone saw it that you wanted a third term but the northerners stopped you.
ReplyDeleteOkay sir
ReplyDeleteBaba has dared anyone to bring out evidence,if you have, please show up
ReplyDeleteFor where? 🙄
ReplyDeleteBaba Iyabo we no get short memory now...Your move cost the then MD of Nigerian Breweries, Odumegwu or so his job now...E ma soo be, Baba!!!
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