The name Obasanjo can safely be assumed to be synonymous with controversy. The comical septuagenarian himself is trouble personified. He has always existed on various extreme and contrasting poles, from sleeping with his daughter-in law, to dancing the viral gangam style dance at an election observership mission, to returning back to school to study theology after his presidential tenure.
He is loved by some and vilified by many. He has frequently trampled on the imperial virtue of selflessness that should define any leader that hopes to be celebrated, his 3rd term agenda is one dent on his image that can't easily be repaired. But just like a proverbial saying in my culture; "Hesitating to arrest the thief may lead to the thief arresting the farm owner ". Isn't it hightime Nigerians began telling the ebora-owu and ota farmer that those Mandela's shoes are too big for his tiny legs. I have no sentiments or sympathy for any politician whosoever, not even the present lacklustre GEJ regime,and this write up isn't inspired by any of such sentiments. I only felt it is a perfect timing and it wouldn't be out of place trying to put things in its rightful place, and making our leaders; past and present understand that they have no reputation whatsoever, just as their cronies and praise singers may be too busy decieving them of having a larger than life repute.
Obasanjo's actions and body language since the demise of 'Tata' the African Legend and hero "Nelson Mandela" smacks off desperacy. Ranging from the plausible yet laughable rhetoric/Tribute he delivered to the press crew shortly after Mandela died. And thereafter came baba's letter to GEJ. He has suddenly remembered again that he his an elder statesman, the jaw breaking letter he sent to Johnny boy in aso rock now trends virally in the nigerian media. Since when did Obasanjo become an angel ? trying hard to correct the flaws and corruption he bred and cultured for well over 8 years. Shouldn't obj just keep a good watch on his cattles and fowls in ota and stop trying to become an hero overnight. Africans and the whole world knows whom their hero is ! And we have resorted to the sad fate, that we may never be able to have another Mandela again.
Dr.Ulna
is a medical practitioner, a Political Analyst and Commentator