Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday did not mince words about the unity and indissolubility of Nigeria when he said the country that sprawl over 923,768 km² with over 200 million people will continue to exist no matter what happens.

He spoke during the Book Launch and 85th Birthday of Eminence Prelate Sunday Mbang of the Methodist Church Nigeria which was held at the Admiralty Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos State.

Obasanjo, who was the Convener of the programme in honour of Mbang, described the former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria as a lover of Nigeria.

The book, a memoir, chronicling the journey of the octogenarian, was titled, ‘My Life and Times’.

Obasanjo, 84, said the “many enemies” who don’t want to see the country’s continued co-existence would fail.

He said the cost of staying together as a nation is cheaper than the cost of dividing Nigeria.

The former head of state made the statement at a time when secessionist agitations, fueled by perceived injustice and worsening security situation, have increased across the country especially in Southern Nigeria.

The regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has been battling with secessionist groups including the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra led by detained Nnamdi Kanu; as well as the Yoruba Nation secessionist group spearheaded by Prof Banji Akintoye and embattled Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho.

Amid the whole struggle to hold together the soul of Nigeria just 60 years after independence and many interruptions of military takeovers, Obasanjo said he would continue to work for the peace and progress of a united Nigeria.

Speaking directly to the celebrant, the ex-President assured the respected Christian leader that the enemies of Nigeria won’t win.

Obasanjo said, “We are here to honour somebody we should honour, and learn from him (Mbang), to show that we genuinely love and appreciate him for the service he has rendered to the Christian community in this country and world over. And to assure him that whatever happens, we will continue to work for unity, peace, security and progress of this country.

“I know that these are things that are dear to his heart. We want to assure you that Nigeria will continue to exist because the cost for Nigeria not to continue to exist is much more than the cost for us to make Nigeria to continue to exist.

“There are many people –high and low – who can be described as enemies of Nigeria but they will not win over those who are friends of Nigeria.”

Also at the event include the Akwa Ibom State Governor and Chairman of the occasion, Udom Emmanuel, as well as many dignitaries from all walks of life.

Totilopussylick:
Last time I checked, he was among the soldiers who fought Biafra war.


Now war isn't relevant.


But the independent baifra are hoping for will surely come to pass.


4uck 9ijeria.

Jerryherd:
2023 is a major detiminant factor

Monogamy:


Biafra as a country is dead and buried long time.

Totilopussylick:
Shey you are hoping on Jesus Christ to resurrect someday.

So shall Biafra resurrect when the time comes.

Monogamy:


Jesus christ don die tey tey.. He is not coming back anywhere again.. What did he forget to start with?

AntiBMC:
Are the enemies of Nigeria, the people who are destroying the country with terror or the people, who are trying to save their lives and that of their generations unborn by seeking for a country of their own where they can feel safe?

He should elaborate on his statement whilst thinking about the harm and destruction his generation has done to this country, that is now plaguing us all.

Fortunately for us, he doesn't have the power to keep this clowntry together. At the rate ds Fulani govt is going, the disintegration will happen faster than we even imagined.

FakeUnity:


If they don't give you yorubas presidency, nothing go happen. Stop banking on yoruba presidency and making the quest for oduduwa republic a laughing stock. You are making oduduwa republic look like it's for sale.

As for we Easterners, even if dem like let them make 100 Igbos president of nigeria at the same time, it won't stop the course for freedom.

FakeUnity:


If they don't give you yorubas presidency, nothing go happen. Stop banking on yoruba presidency and making the quest for oduduwa republic a laughing stock. You are making oduduwa republic look like it's for sale.

As for we Easterners, even if dem like let them make 100 Igbos president of nigeria at the same time, it won't stop the course for freedom.

Monogamy:


Jesus christ don die tey tey.. He is not coming back anywhere again.. What did he forget to start with?

Jerryherd:



This is the major problem Ibos have

What is your life problem with what is my business as a Yoruba man, can't Ibos and Fulanis just simply mind their destiny and business themselves without disgustingly trying to involve themselves in what is non of your family problem or problem of your life existence


Worry about Umahi and Uzodinma sell you to Fulanis, And Fulani Atiku your master

Youruba's 2023 deal is simple, Tinubu, Osinbajo or Adesina for President for New restructured Nigeria or Yoruba Nation

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FakeUnity:
I'm not sure about others, but I know that if Biafra doesn't happen while you are alive, it will DEFINITELY happen over your dead body.

Onye kwe, chi ya ekwe.

When a people agree strongly, their 'Chi' will also reluctantly agree.


That na surebanker.

The quest for freedom remains an eternal goal.

Monogamy:


[s]Biafra as a country is dead and buried long time.
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uba1991:
disintegration will not stop baby factory,drugs peddling,terrorism, selling of fake products, armed robbery, cyber crime, etc