. . .For putting himself in harms way to visit the family of the slain boko haram leader. He actually asked his security detail to excuse him, putting himself in harms way while he had heart to heart talks with the family; you've got to give it to him for that, he's got balls of steel.
His effort has opened up a direct communication route to the sect, instead of the faceless "Ustaz" and other unknowns that have claimed to represent them. What this means, is that we can now answer the salient questions about boko haram; especially if it is a singular entity, and if not, what exactly they represent.

Also noteworthy about Obj's visit is the fact that he is not a Northerner, neither is he a Muslim; I am not even certain he can speak Hausa. Of our past leaders, he is the only one with any redeeming qualities. He did what the son's of the soil and so-called Northern leaders from Buhari to IBB could not do.
I used to be staunchly anti-Obj, but that has now ceased forever.

You've got swag, sir.

We should allowed obj go for third term. But him thief thief too much

I used to be staunchly anti-Obj, but that has now ceased forever.

please stop lying

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-501536.0.html

we all remeber how you were screaming operation totality and endorsing obj's do or die methods

plus, whatever happened to your bizarre lies that obj was on a mssion for gej with fbi clearance?

gone the way of the kgb?

^
Move over for sensible people. All you do is rant with extreme bitterness as if you can change the facts on the ground. When you wake up tomorrow, the facts will still be the facts.
Bitterness cannot change a single thing.

Obasanjo is a peace keeper and has represented UN in different peace keeping missions all over Africa, so he is doing his job, USA did not negotiate with terrorist and after 10yrs they are still fighting it,have they won?,No they have only created more, if we dont keep peace with them, i am so sorry for you guys, the USA n CIA will help them to make more bombings so they can bring their Drones here and have a Military base like in Yemen,Afghanistan,Pakistan,Iraq- Think my people, let more ex-president go beg them , so let the ex-president try this n it will surely work

Obasanjo a great man ke?? Ok, same with Tafa balaogun

He is true an Icon to be respected cos He has done what no one who is former head of State can't do. I give him a Hand For That. You Too Gasky

Obj speaks Hausa fluently in answer to Beaf. I really think Obasanjo today is supposed to be the most influential African after Mandella but messed it up(too much) along the line.Who on Earth will have the opportunity to rule this Nation 3 Good times again?This are the things that REAL elder statesmen are supposed to be doing,unfortunately we do not have them in Nigeria.Anyway,Obj has done something remarkable and for once we should hail the old SOJA abi.

this is what the likes of atiku, buhari, IBB , sultan of sokoto and those northern Emirs be doing.

my theory is that these people either support or sponsor  in boko haram. or they are sympathetic to their course

Obj is a chameleon, he never fail to amaze me. Enigma

@Beaf

. . .For putting himself in harms way to visit the family of the slain boko haram leader.

Spare us the conjecture, abeg.
Obasanjo has vested economic interests in virtually every nook and cranny including Northern Nigeria (I am talking about sizeable farms and more), so your proclamation of altruism here is pure balderdash

The one thing I've observed about us Nigerians is that we tend to take life TOO seriously, plssssssssssssss my pple make una ease up small

But others too have economic interest in all part of the country, but did not deem it fit to do what he did. let's give him this

eGuerrilla:

@Beaf
Spare us the conjecture, abeg.
Obasanjo has vested economic interests in virtually every nook and cranny in Nigeria (I am talking about sizeable farms and more), so your proclamation of altruism here is pure balderdash

Abi?
Anyhoo sha, i'm waiting for Dayokanu's comment

olawalebab:

But others too have economic interest in all part of the country, but did not deem it fit to do what he did. let's give him this

Ha, but some have more to lose, nes pa?
You think BH is going after the interest of Born-to-rule merchants anytime soon?
Please do not tell me about property or cars lost by out-of-favour politicians to the mob who ran amok right after the elections in April, abeg.

Great man ko, little man ni.

OBJ is wisher than the Abokis. He know when and how to get cheap points.

OBJ remains my hero, anyday, anytime. He is a true soldier, a patriot. He sees the future. He planned GEJ enthronement by planting a Yaradua there to give way to SS to rule. Without OBJ the North could rule forever. He became PDP BOT Chair cos he needed to checkmate IBB, ATK the Buhari.  He has done it again, sing with me.

Love him or loathe him, he remains a formidable politician.

Obj should lecture jonathan on how τ̅☺ run things

my strong man, go ahead and solve the problem of boko haram for us innocent. let them name their price of compesation we are ready to pay. all we need is PEACE in Nigeria. dont mind goodluck he promise what he can not do for nigerians. my papa go ahead i am in support of your peace keeping

eGuerrilla:

@Beaf
Spare us the conjecture, abeg.
Obasanjo has vested economic interests in virtually every nook and cranny including Northern Nigeria (I am talking about sizeable farms and more), so your proclamation of altruism here is pure balderdash

eGuerrilla:

Ha, but some have more to lose, nes pa?
You think BH is going after the interest of Born-to-rule merchants anytime soon?
Please do not tell me about property or cars lost by out-of-favour politicians to the mob who ran amok right after the elections in April, abeg.

Lol!

Guy, when we argue from preconceived positions, we are bound to contradict ourselves seriously as you have done above. In one post, you are saying that Ogj has too much to lose from business interests in the far North; in your very next post, you contradict the first by saying that boko haram is not going after top shots. You then drive the contradiction for by going on to state that the property and cars lost by the Northern elite during the riots were somehow inconsequential, implying that such does not count as business or financial loss.

In the end, it looks like grappling for straws and moving of goalposts to trash Obj's very worthy achievement.

Odunnu:

Abi?
Anyhoo sha, i'm waiting for Dayokanu's comment

Did we vote for OBJ OR FOR ODECHUKWU RETARDEEN

When obj is the one going on peace mission and retardeen is still looking for his shoes

If a mad man is now the one performing odechukwus responsibility then it calls for concern.

Maybe Obj can assist in phocking Patience too. What a useless leader. Obj is southern xtian just like Jonathan so whats his excuse

What a waste of vote

Obj has the peace keeping mentality, But when it comes to Politics and politicking, Baba na Crook.
Na do or Die affair

Beaf:

Lol!

Guy, when we argue from preconceived positions, we are bound to contradict ourselves seriously as you have done above. In one post, you are saying that Ogj has too much to lose from business interests in the far North; in your very next post, you contradict the first by saying that boko haram is not going after top shots. You then drive the contradiction for by going on to state that the property and cars lost by the Northern elite during the riots were somehow inconsequential, implying that such does not count as business or financial loss.

In the end, it looks like grappling for straws and moving of goalposts to trash Obj's very worthy achievement.

It ain't my fault if you decide to turn logic on its head Sir.

"Born-to-rule merchants who have fallen out of favour" are but a small subset of the Northern elite, need I spell it out?

^
How? I only quoted and analysed two directly contradictory statements you made.
Obj has done very well indeed.

dayokanu:

Did we vote for OBJ OR FOR ODECHUKWU RETARDEEN

When obj is the one going on peace mission and retardeen is still looking for his shoes

If a mad man is now the one performing odechukwus responsibility then it calls for concern.

Maybe Obj can assist in phocking Patience too. What a useless leader. Obj is southern xtian just like Jonathan so whats his excuse

What a waste of vote

You can call the President daft, yet you are suggesting that he should have gone personally to see boko haram? When Tony Blair negotiated with the IRA, did he go personally?
Dude, you need medicine, because dis one na very serious fever you get. Take Alagbin.

At least he has done some part of GEJ should ste

juman:

Great man ko, little man ni.

OBJ is wisher than the Abokis. He know when and how to get cheap points.

p up and quickly complement this before it dies down.

All Hail The GeneralAll Hail The General

I believe peace must be found somehow as long as the method works so i give kudos to OBJ for having such
an initiative, with his visit to the late Boko founder family where he met with his relations. However, i dont think
he was at so much risk to his life because those he met there could not have been the core terrorists otherwise why
had they not been arrested along with necessary evidence since all the bombings and killings associated with the sect.

There will no peace without Justice, those whom OBJ went to see do not hold the keys to the BH menace, the politicians and ideologues do, until the government can ensure that there is justice on the two sides (for BH members killed in cold blood and for innocent civilians killed by BH), there will be no peace.
OBJ is just an opportunist, if Buhari had visited the families of former BH leader, Beaf will be the first person on this site screaming for his arrest, I am not too bothered about IBB as he is a pest and the earlier someone takes care of him for good the better.

OBJ is one of the Man that can lead nigeria to greatness cos of his Audacity and bravery but he lacks the love of the people at heart, thats why he cant lead us again.

linkin8k:

We should allowed obj go for third term. But him thief thief too much

LoL, You sound like you have a say in who becomes president.

-[n3rve]

Is a great man in Nigeria today.