Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria says he will be referred to as ‘sir’ by President Muhammadu Buhari, having served as his boss in the military.
He, therefore, state that he had the right to criticise Buhari
Obasanjo said this at the 2018 Ibogun Day Celebration in Ogun on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
As Head of State, Obasanjo had in March 1976, appointed Buhari as the Federal Commissioner (position now called minister) for Petroleum and Natural Resources.
Obasanjo said, “I know Buhari and he too knows me. Till the day I die, Buhari will continue to address me as sir.”
“I have what it takes to correct him. Nigeria should not be in the position we are today. Nigeria can be better. God has given us all that we need.
“I am qualified to speak against Buhari. One, I have done it before. Two, I have shed my blood for this country. Even my biological son has shed his blood. Why can’t I speak about what is best for this country? I am doubly qualified to do that.
“I have made my choice, it may not be in tandem with yours. Let my choice be and let yours be and let God decide and whoever gets there let all of us support him.”
Obasanjo has repeatedly criticised the Buhari-led administration, saying Nigerians the situation of the country would be worse suffering if he is re-elected.
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