Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that many current political leaders should either be behind bars or facing severe consequences, emphasizing the urgent need for a transformation in character within the government.
Obasanjo stated: “The real issue is ourselves. Yes, the system needs rethinking, but the character of people in government must change. With all due respect, many in government should currently be behind bars or on the gallows,”.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed disappointment that the country is experiencing regression because successive administrations have failed to build upon the foundation established during his tenure.
Obasanjo made these comments during a visit from six members of the House of Representatives at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. The lawmakers are co-sponsoring bills that propose a single six-year presidential term, a rotation of the presidency between the North and South, and a rotation of governorship positions among the three senatorial districts in each of the 36 states.
The visiting representatives included Abdulmalik Danga from Kogi, Usman Midala from Borno, Matthew Nwogu from Imo, Peter Aniekwe from Anambra, Kama Nkemkanma from Ebonyi, and Ugochinyere Ikenga from Imo.
Obasanjo also emphasized the need for the government to address the frustrations of unemployed youth, warning that the nation is on the brink of serious unrest if the demands for good governance and opportunities are not met.
“As I have warned earlier, we should recognise that we are all sitting on a keg of gunpowder if we fail to begin doing the right thing. For instance, the demands of the youth are very legitimate and should be listened to. Why should they be denied what rightfully belongs to them?
“They are frustrated, hungry, angry, and unemployed. They deserve to be given a listening ear,” Obasanjo said.
