Controversy Trails Tinubu Govt’s Reaction To Obasanjo’s ‘Mischief

Many Nigerians have expressed concern over the criticism of former President Olusegun Obasanjo by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, amid the country’s economic challenges.

On Monday, Sunday Dare, who is President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation, described Obasanjo as a man with “a tremendous capacity for mischief.” This was in response to Obasanjo’s remarks on Tinubu’s leadership style.

Dare also accused Obasanjo of diverting $16 billion intended for improving Nigeria’s electricity supply during his time in office. He questioned Obasanjo’s right to criticize other administrations and defended President Tinubu’s efforts to put Nigeria back on the path to progress.

In reaction, many Nigerians criticized Dare’s statements and felt President Tinubu should focus on addressing the issues raised by Obasanjo.

One user, @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 organised the worst election in the history of Nigeria.”

Another, @Karovoni, said: “You’re saying someone old enough to be your father has ‘tremendous capacity for mischief.’ Is this part of Omoluabi?”

Some defended Obasanjo, like @Oluomoofderby, who stated: “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.”

@udeochusp agreed: “That is the best President Nigeria has ever had till date..no controversy whatsoever. OBJ GCFR is a child of uncommon Grace.”

However, others dismissed Obasanjo. User @koyedele2 wrote: “Just forget about him. Obasanjo is inconsequential. Only those who don’t know him take him seriously.”

@HakunaOyinz pointed out: “Mr. Minister, all the epistles you wrote still don’t answer the questions of Pres. Obj towards your paymaster… What Pres. Obj achieved both as Military and Civilian President, T-pain can’t achieve that even if given 30 years.”

User @AdeyemiGCFR added: “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 🫸 and Nigerians still accord him his respect. He is far better than Tinubu in all ways, just the hard truth!”

Some comments focused on Dare’s past. @ojiirekam noted: “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 about recognition for participants.”

Others remembered Obasanjo’s leadership positively. @kenychordz said: “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.”

Lastly, @OfficialTbomb commented: “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.”

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