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Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by paxx: 1:38pm On Jan 03, 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his endorsement of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP).

On Sunday, Obasanjo, in a letter to Nigerians, declared his support for Obi ahead of the 2023 general election.

He advised Nigerians not to be “confused nor gullible” about who to vote for because Obi has what it takes to put Nigeria on the right path to progress.

Reacting in a statement, Daniel Bwala, spokesperson of the PDP presidential campaign council, said Obasanjo is “one man who believes his role also includes choosing and imposing presidents per time as if we run a monarchical system of

“He believes he is the only former leader who knows what is right for Nigeria, and who has the celestial powers to predict the future of Nigeria and its leadership. He believes it is only his administration that has done well and hence the authority to choose the next leader or president. His way of choosing the next president is either to blackmail the incumbent or denigrate candidates in favour of his choices,” the statement reads.

“A cursory look at his letter released on this day, the 1st day of January 2023, one can’t help but draw a deduction of a man who believes so much in himself. His entire letter is riddled with me, my and I. Even when he made references to candidates, he assumed he is the source of their relevance and notoriety. First of all, history is replete with his bad decisions which time would not permit us to layout in this article, but suffice to say that his records and official acts were and still are antithetical to democratic ideals.


“The democracy we practice recognizes the participation of people in government and electioneering processes. He has the constitutional right to choose whoever he likes and support the candidacy of the person, but the right he doesn’t have is one that threatens, intimidates or harasses citizens to support any candidate as the only means to avert danger, secession or disintegration.

“One fact is clear, Nigerians would decide, and this they would do, not on the basis of a letter by a man seeking a third term by proxy, but by their own assessment of who amongst the candidates presents the case they believe warrant their votes. The letter is not new, and the content is not surprising, but it seems his legacy betrays his assertion in the letter. Baba OBJ Nigeria has moved on, please allow our democracy to grow and respect the will and wishes of the Nigerian people.”

The opposition party added that Nigerians won’t vote based on Obasanjo’s endorsement but for the candidate that can tackle the challenges confronting the country.
https://www.thecable.ng/obasanjo-seeking-third-term-through-obi-says-pdp-campaign-council

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Lawalatm: 2:07pm On Jan 03, 2023
Just when fools talk.....PDP with their divisive character...loss G5, South-South, etc and now licking former President OBJ's honest and well entitled right to help this ailing nation recover.....Abeg face front...go and unite your party before saying rubbish.

PDP could not unite their party after ordinary primary, is it after the general election they will learn to unite Nigerians.....Mtchhhh angry angry angry angry angry angry

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by SKYHIGHfx: 1:54am On Jan 04, 2023
Obi is really a thorn on the flesh of this urchins and maikano bois...

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Vixlot: 1:55am On Jan 04, 2023
Thank you all supporters and Endorsers of Peter Obi.

God will bless you richly

Supporting Peter Obi is a job that must be done and upheld till February 25, so that he will not drop out of the race.


God Bless Incoming President Bola Tinubu

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by UnknownT: 1:55am On Jan 04, 2023
The same Obasanjo Atiku is using his tenure to campaign is who PDP is attacking? grin grin grin
Atiku should just step down, cos at this stage, he's alone, his dollars could only buy him delegates but not endorsements nor voters

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Dididrumz(m): 1:56am On Jan 04, 2023
This PDP people are really stupid.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by castrokins(m): 1:56am On Jan 04, 2023
PDP Is Mad

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Aufbauh(m): 1:56am On Jan 04, 2023
Yessoooo.... Obj wants to be teleguiding the daft man Obi.

It's hypocritical seeing people that were sermonizing us to shift from the old guards rejoicing about the endorsement of one of the old guards.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by NwaNimo1(m): 1:57am On Jan 04, 2023
[img]https://giffiles./217/217546.gif[/img]

P.athetic

D.eceptive

P.arty

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Bimffo(m): 1:58am On Jan 04, 2023
Yen yen yen. If these people don't STFU!



How can Obasanjo be seeking third term through someone. A man as old as that? A man that might not even see the next 8 years.

Man is just doing what he feels will be good for a country he once served as President, the same way Obama will do the same in the United States.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by tobenuel(m): 1:58am On Jan 04, 2023
Pdp just dey reason dust, no sense at all
But how?, OBJ third term, at his age now?, At this Tiktok Era?
Well, on Solid rock I stand.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Felabrity: 1:59am On Jan 04, 2023
We don hear

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Mophor: 2:00am On Jan 04, 2023
Issokay!!!
Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by JoeNL22(m): 2:00am On Jan 04, 2023

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by JoeNL22(m): 2:01am On Jan 04, 2023

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by princeryle1: 2:04am On Jan 04, 2023
Listening
Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by ATLIEN2027: 2:04am On Jan 04, 2023
Baba Iyabo is irrelevant in the scheme of things.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Creamypie(m): 2:05am On Jan 04, 2023
North can succede north, Muslim can't succede another Muslim

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Thermodynamics(m): 2:06am On Jan 04, 2023
PDP must always say something, always looking for a way to cover their disgrace. Just see the stupid and low IQ statement they can come up with all in a bid to spite Obasanjo. All these politicians must think Nigerians are dumb.

Peter Obi will become the next Nigerian president wether PDP or APC likes it or not.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by toprealman: 2:06am On Jan 04, 2023
Aufbauh:
Yessoooo.... Obj wants to be teleguiding the daft man Obi.

It's hypocritical seeing people that were sermonizing us to shift from the old guards rejoicing about the endorsement of one of old guards.
Teleguiding ko, Telemundo ni

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by UselessBuharist: 2:08am On Jan 04, 2023
No sleep for the wicked, they have all been awake since Obasanjo endorsed Obi

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Rollins777(m): 2:10am On Jan 04, 2023
Pdppp hahaha Obi is coming ooo

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by olaric(m): 2:10am On Jan 04, 2023
Very funny.
Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by fof1: 2:13am On Jan 04, 2023
paxx:
https://www.thecable.ng/obasanjo-seeking-third-term-through-obi-says-pdp-campaign-council

So how about IBB, Pa Adebanjo and Pa Edwin Clark...They are All seeking Third and Fourth Terms abi? PDP PCC Pls say Something Else Joor.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by LZAA: 2:18am On Jan 04, 2023
grin grin
Sai PDAPC grin

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Buhari4sale: 2:26am On Jan 04, 2023
Obi will loose this coming election

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Marley15: 2:33am On Jan 04, 2023
Aufbauh:
Yessoooo.... Obj wants to be teleguiding the daft man Obi.

It's hypocritical seeing people that were sermonizing us to shift from the old guards rejoicing about the endorsement of one of old guards.
Another urchin

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by TheChameleon: 2:52am On Jan 04, 2023
NwaNimo1:
[img]https://giffiles./217/217546.gif[/img]

P.athetic

D.eceptive

P.arty

But you were licking their asses when Peter Obi was Atiku's running mate.

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by KanuSE: 2:53am On Jan 04, 2023
Lol cheesy seeking 3rd term through Peter Obi..grin

Some people need mental evaluation/examination. grin

FeeDeeFeeee ! Frogress !! grin

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by KanuSE: 2:55am On Jan 04, 2023
Buhari4sale:
Obi will loose this coming election

Please go and improve your English before you login to NL.

Oya log out osiso! angry angry

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Brendaniel: 3:07am On Jan 04, 2023
PDP is now talking like FFK

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Re: Obasanjo Seeking Third Term Through Obi, Says PDP Campaign Council by Nobody: 3:45am On Jan 04, 2023
December 16, 2013

Open Letter to My Father
By Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, PhD

The great man is he who does not lose his child's-heart
Mencius, Chinese Philosopher of the 4th century

It brings me no joy to have to write this but since you started this trend of open letters I thought I would follow suit since you don’t listen to anyone anyway. The only way to reach you may be to make the public aware of some things. As a child well brought up by my long-suffering mother in Yoruba tradition, I have been reluctant to tell the truth about you but as it seems you still continue to delude yourself about the kind of person you are and I think for posterity’s sake it is time to set the records straight. I will return to the issue of my long-suffering mother later in this letter.
Like most Nigerians, I believe there are very enormous issues currently plaguing the country but I was surely surprised that you will be the one to publish such a treatise. I remember clearly as if it was yesterday the day I came over to Abuja from Abeokuta when I was Commissioner of Health in Ogun State, specifically to ask you not to continue to pursue the third term issue. I had tried to bring it up when your sycophantic aides were present and they brushed my comments aside and as usual you listened to their self-serving counsel. For you to accuse someone else of what you so obviously practiced yourself tells of your narcissistic megalomaniac personality. Everyone around for even a few minutes knows that the only thing you respond to is praise and worship of you. People have learnt how to manipulate you by giving you what you crave. The only ones that can’t and will not stroke your ego are family members who you universally treat like shit apart from the few who have learned to manipulate you like others.
Before I continue, Nigerians are people who see conspiracy and self-service in everything because I think they believe everyone is like them. This letter is not in support of President Jonathan or APC or any other group or person, but an outpouring from my soul to God. I don’t blame you for the many atrocities you have been able to get away with, Nigerians were your enablers every step of the way. People ultimately get leaders that reflect them. Getting back to the story, I made sure your aides were not around and brought up the issue, trying to deliver the presentation of the issue as I had practiced it in my head. I started with the fact that we copied the US constitution which has term limits of two terms for a President. As is your usual manner, you didn’t allow me to finish my thought process and listen to my point of view. Once I broached the subject you sat up and said that the US had no term limits in the past but that it had been introduced in the 1940s after the death of President Roosevelt, which is true. I wanted to say to you: when you copy something you also copy the modifications based on the learning from the original; only a fool starts from scratch and does not base his decisions on the learning of others. In science, we use the modifications found by others long ago to the most recent, as the basis of new findings; not going back to discover and learn what others have learnt. Human knowledge and development and civilization will not have progressed if each new generation and society did not build on the knowledge of others before them. The American constitution itself is based on several theories and philosophies of governance available in the 18th century. Democracy itself is a governance method started by the ancient Greeks. America’s founding fathers used it with modifications based on what hadn’t worked well for the ancient Greeks and on new theories since then.
As usual in our conversations, I kept quiet because I know you well. You weren’t going to change your mind based on my intervention as you had already made up your mind on the persuasion of the minions working for you who were ripping the country blind. When I spoke to you, your outward attitude to the people of the country was that you were not interested in the third term and that it was others pushing it. Your statement to me that day proved to me that you were the brain behind the third term debacle. It is therefore outrageous that you accuse the current President of a similar two-facedness that you yourself used against the people of the country.
I was on a plane trip between Abuja and Lagos around the time of the third term issue and I sat next to one of your sycophants on the plane. He told me: “Only Obasanjo can rule Nigeria”. I replied: “God has not created a country where only one person can rule. If only one person can rule Nigeria then the whole Nigeria project is not a viable one, as it will be a non-sustainable project”. I don’t know how you came about Yar’Adua as the candidate for your party as it was not my priority or job. Unlike you, I focus on the issues I have been given responsibility over and not on the jobs of others. It was the day of the PDP Presidential Campaign in Abeokuta during the state-by-state tour of 2007 that Yar’Adua got sick and had to be flown abroad. The MKO Abiola Stadium was already filled with people by 9am when I drove by (and) we had told people based on the campaign schedule that the rally would start at noon.
At 11 am I headed for the stadium on foot; it was a short walk as there were so many cars already parked in and out. As I walked on with two other people, we saw crowds of people leaving the stadium. I recognized some of them as politicians and I asked them why people were leaving. They said the Presidential candidate had died. I was alarmed and shocked. I
walked back home and received a call from a friend in Lagos who said the same and added that he had died in the plane carrying him abroad for treatment and that the plane was on its way to Katsina to bury him.
I called you, and told you the information and that the stadium was already half-empty. You told me to go to the stadium and tell the people on the podium to announce that the Presidential candidate had taken ill that morning but the rest of the team, including you and the Vice-Presidential candidate would arrive shortly. I did as I was told, but even the people on the podium at first didn’t make the announcement because they thought it was true that Yar’Adua had died. I had to take the microphone and make the announcement myself. It did little good. People kept trooping out of the stadium. Your team didn’t arrive until 4pm and by this time we had just a sprinkling of people left.
That evening after the disaster of a rally, you said you had insisted that the Presidential candidate fly to Germany for a check-up although you said he only had a cold. I asked why would anyone fly to Germany to treat a cold? And you said “I would rather die than have the man die at this time". I thought of this profound statement as things later unfolded against me. Then I thought it a stupid statement but as usual I kept quiet, little did I know how your machinations for a person would be used against me. When Yar’Adua eventually died, you stayed alive, I would have expected you to jump into his grave.
I left Nigeria in 1989 right after youth service to study in the US and I visited in 1994 for a week and didn’t visit again until your inauguration in 1999. In between, you had been arrested by Abacha and jailed. We, your children, had no one who stood with us. Stella famously went around collecting money on your behalf but we had no one. We survived. I was the only one of the children working then as a post-doctoral fellow when I got the call from a friend informing me of your arrest.
A week before your arrest, you had called me from Denmark and I had told you that you should be careful that the government was very offended by some of your statements and actions and may be planning to arrest or kill you as was occurring to many at the time. The source of my information was my mother who, agitated, had called me, saying I should warn you as this was the rumour in the country. As usual you brushed aside my comments, shouting on the phone that they cannot try anything and you will do and say as you please. The consequence of your bravado is history.
We, your family, have borne the brunt of your direct cruelty and also suffered the consequences of your stupidity but got none of the benefits of your successes. Of course, anyone around you knows how little respect you have for your children.
You think our existence on earth is about you. By the way, how many are we? 19, 20, 21? Do you even know? In the last five years, how many of these children have you spoken to? How many grandchildren do you have and when did you last see each of them? As President you would listen to advice of people that never finished high school who would say anything to keep having access to you so as to make money over your children who loved you and genuinely wished you well.
At your first inauguration in 1999, I and my brothers and sisters told you we were coming from the US. As is usual with you, you made no arrangements for our trip, instead our mom organized to meet each of us and provided accommodation. At the actual swearing-in at Eagle Square, the others decided to watch it on TV. Instead I went to the square and I was pushed and tossed by the crowd.
I managed to get in front of the crowd where I waved and shouted at you as you and General Abdulsalam Abubakar walked past to go back to the VIP seating area. I saw you mouth ‘my daughter’ to General Abdullahi who was the one who pulled me out of the crowd and gave me a seat. As I looked around I saw Stella and Stella’s family prominently seated but none of your children. I am sure General Abdullahi would remember this incident and I am eternally grateful to him.
Getting back to my mother, I still remember your beating her up continually when we were kids. What kids can forget that kind of violence against their mother? Your maltreatment of women is legendary. Many of your women have come out to denounce you in public but since your madness is also part of the madness of the society, it is the women that are usually ignored and mistreated. Of course, you are the great pretender, making people believe you have a good family life and a good relationship with your children but once in a while your pretence gets cracked.
When Gbenga gave a ride to help someone he didn’t know but saw was in need and the person betrayed his trust by taping his candid response on the issues going on between you and your then vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, you had your aides go on air and denounce the boy before you even spoke to him to find out what happened. What kind of father does that? Your atrocities to some of my other siblings I will let them tell in their own due time or never if they choose.
Some of the details of our life are public but the people choose to ignore it and pretended we enjoyed some largesse when you were President.
This punishing the innocent is part of Nigeria’s continuing sins against God. While you were military head of state and lived in Dodan Barracks, we stayed either with our mum in the twobedroom apartment provided for her by General Murtala Mohammed or with your relatives, Bose, Yemisi and your sisters’ kids in the Boys Quarters of Dodan Barracks. At Queens College, I remember being too ashamed to tell my wealthy classmates from Queen’s College, Lagos we lived in the two room Boys Quarters or in the two room flat on Lawrence Street.
No, we did not have privileged upbringing but our mother emphasized education and that has been our salvation. Of my mother’s 6 children 4 have PhDs. Of the two without PhD, one has a Master’s and the other is an engineer. They are no slouches. Education provided a way to make our way in the world.
You are one of those petty people who think the progress and success of another takes from you. You try to overshadow everyone around you, before you and after you. You are the prototypical “Mr. Know it all”. You’ve never said “I don’t know” on any topic, ever. Of course this means you surround yourself with idiots who will agree with you on anything and need you for financial gain and you need them for your insatiable ego. This your attitude is a reflection of the country. It is not certain which came first, your attitude seeping into the country’s psyche or the country accepting your irresponsible behavior for so long.
Like you and your minions, it’s a symbiotic relationship. Nigeria has descended into a hellish reality where smart, capable people to “survive” and have their daily bread prostrate to imbeciles. Everybody trying to pull everybody else down with greed and selfishness — the only traits that gets you anywhere. Money must be had and money and power is king. Even the supposed down-trodden agree with this.
Nigeria accused me of fraud with the Ministry of Health. As you yourself know, both in Abeokuta and Abuja I lived in your houses as a Senator. In Lagos, I stayed in my mum’s bungalow which she succeeded in getting from you when you abandoned her with six children to live in Abeokuta with Stella.

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