A former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has dismissed claims that his choice of a successor did not benefit Nigerians much, saying that those who voted for the former President, Goodluck Jonathan, are also guilty.

According Channels TV report, the former President made the comment on Saturday while responding to questions from students and other individuals at the 11th Convocation Lecture at the Benson Idahosa University in Benin City, the capital of Edo State.

He said that the 'scorecard of the former President leaves much to be desired'.

Mr Obasanjo admitted that he was part of the process that led to the emergence of the former President Jonathan, as the running mate to the late President Umar Yar'adua and later President after the demise of his boss.

He, however, explained that he saw the need for the Niger Delta region, where Nigeria's crude oil is mostly drilled, to get the opportunity of presenting a leader for the nation.

Mr Obasanjo further stressed that there was little he could do to help Mr Jonathan do his job as the nation's Chief Executive.

“I believe, opportunity that afforded itself in 2010 for somebody from the minority to, on his own steam, become the President of Nigeria, we should never lose that opportunity.

“But what he did with it is entirely up to him.
“And don't forget, what he...read more on www.news3w..com

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Obj is also as gullible to v supported him in 2011

even obj know's that we now have a leader nd nt a politician

This man again.Is he the only past president Nigeria has ever produced? But l taught they say "Old age is a blessing". Obasanjo has disproved that. Someone who suppose be hiding in shame after his son Gbenga alleged that he slept with his(Gbenga) wife.

Wottttttttttttt! Hmmmmmmmmm!

as far as I'm concerned,,, Am glad he's out...he spoiled Nigeria's economy ,,,Buhari still doing many underground work to reshuffle and revive it..Nigerians be patient please...

This senile old man should try and shut up for once. Is he the only past president? Why don't he take a cue from IBB,Abdulsalamm,shonekan,Gowon etc and see how neutral and mature statemen approach the issue of partisan politics.

We have forgiven them all, including Barcanista.

Of course he's absolutely right. But I don't expect the Jonathanians to agree to this.

Perchers and vultures, it is you that will suffer from your hypocrisy you think Buhari is a fool

Honestly, I think OBJ should leave GEJ alone.
This his 'holier than thou' attitude is the height of hypocrisy and it stinks to high heaven.
We all know that he contributed to our woes in this country.
He is just not happy about how GEJ won peoples' hearts by the way he responded to the election loss unlike him who wanted to hold unto power and run for a third term against the constitution.

GEJ was not perfect, but OBJ is not qualified to judge him.

Baba true talk !!!

This Orang-otan should leave young Nigerians alone please and focus on taking stock of his life.