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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a scathing critique of Nigeria’s current state under President Bola Tinubu, labeling the country’s status as a “failing state” marked by pervasive corruption and leadership failure.

Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.


In a statement released by his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo referred to President Tinubu with the epithets “Baba-go-slow” and “Emilokan,” a term popularized during Tinubu’s election campaign, to underscore what he views as lackluster leadership. He stated that the nation’s dire situation is evident to “every honest person.”


Delivering a lecture titled “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria”, Obasanjo warned that the nation is sinking deeper into insecurity, division, and underdevelopment. He attributed these issues to widespread corruption, mediocrity, and a lack of accountability.

“The more the immorality and corruption of a nation, the more the nation sinks into chaos, insecurity, conflict, and disunity,” Obasanjo said. “The failing state status of Nigeria is confirmed and glaringly indicated for all to see.”

Drawing inspiration from Chinua Achebe’s 1983 treatise “The Trouble with Nigeria”, Obasanjo reiterated that the nation’s challenges stem from a failure of leadership. He dismissed notions that cultural or environmental factors are to blame, emphasizing instead the inability of leaders to rise to the occasion.

Obasanjo also accused political elites of engaging in state capture, a form of corruption where powerful groups manipulate national policies, laws, and resources for personal gain. He highlighted the sale of national assets at undervalued prices and the undue influence of interest groups in shaping Nigeria’s economic and political landscape.

“State capture is one of the most pervasive forms of corruption,” Obasanjo explained. “What is happening in Nigeria – right before our eyes – is state capture, where public institutions are subject to undue influence from vested interests.”

The former president criticized the intertwining of business and political elites through family ties, lobbying, and vote-buying, which he argued prioritizes private gain over public welfare. He warned of the long-term implications on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development.

On a hopeful note, Obasanjo maintained that Nigeria’s challenges are surmountable, provided the nation’s leadership embraces accountability and reforms.

In honoring Chinua Achebe, Obasanjo praised the late literary icon for his lasting contributions to Nigerian society, describing him as “a great and distinguished Nigerian.”


The speech has sparked debate about Nigeria’s current trajectory and the responsibility of its leaders to address deep-seated challenges.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/obasanjo-criticizes-tinubus-leadership-describes-nigeria-as-failing-state/

Apart from External force intervention,
take a look at all the other indices of a failed state and make of Nigeria what you may.
God help Nigeria

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failed_state&ved=2ahUKEwj55YD18-GJAxXoVPEDHSaDGloQFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2v5ivzRGtzE1iy0IWzoF2y

Watch how the most respectful tribe will rain curses on baba now

Not a lie

I thought the south waster*s said this man is an Anambra man

fuckingAyaya:
Watch how the most respectful tribe will rain curses on baba now

The only characters that get back to an old man whose opinion doesn't suit theirs are ipob miscreants, regardless of the old man's age.

Now, check the set of lunatics who insult Tinubu, Buhari, Soyinka and even obj himself in the past.

Toh

Richtaiwo:
The only characters that get back to an old man whose opinion doesn't suit theirs are ipob miscreants, regardless of the old man's age.

Now, check the set of lunatics who insult Tinubu, Buhari, Soyinka and even obj himself in the past.

Just shut up.

Hausa, Yoruba and people from all tribes in Nigeria curse T-pain and his evil Apc disaster for being the greatest curse to befall the Country, you are just destined by your creator to wail and sorrow Igbo yoooo till you go die enter your grave

Even Bwala his recent minister calls him what He is a total failure

Obasanjo the hypocrite. He is going about saying nonsense coz Jagaban already relegated his importance in Nigeria.

“State capture is one of the most pervasive forms of corruption,” Obasanjo explained. “What is happening in Nigeria – right before our eyes – is state capture, where public institutions are subject to undue influence from vested interests.”

Tochi360:
Just shut up.

Hausa, Yoruba and people from all tribes in Nigeria curse T-pain and his evil Apc disaster for being the greatest curse to befall the Country, you are just destined by your creator to wail and sorrow Igbo yoooo till you go die enter your grave

Even Bwala his recent minister calls him what He is a total failure

You can continue to bulshit yourself with all the lies and delusions ipob are known for. Even goats know creatures that wake their parents up with kicks. Let's see where that will lead to.

Attention seeker. Him done join the club of Baba go around.

Bobloco:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a scathing critique of Nigeria’s current state under President Bola Tinubu, labeling the country’s status as a “failing state” marked by pervasive corruption and leadership failure.

Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.


In a statement released by his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo referred to President Tinubu with the epithets “Baba-go-slow” and “Emilokan,” a term popularized during Tinubu’s election campaign, to underscore what he views as lackluster leadership. He stated that the nation’s dire situation is evident to “every honest person.”


Delivering a lecture titled “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria”, Obasanjo warned that the nation is sinking deeper into insecurity, division, and underdevelopment. He attributed these issues to widespread corruption, mediocrity, and a lack of accountability.

“The more the immorality and corruption of a nation, the more the nation sinks into chaos, insecurity, conflict, and disunity,” Obasanjo said. “The failing state status of Nigeria is confirmed and glaringly indicated for all to see.”

Drawing inspiration from Chinua Achebe’s 1983 treatise “The Trouble with Nigeria”, Obasanjo reiterated that the nation’s challenges stem from a failure of leadership. He dismissed notions that cultural or environmental factors are to blame, emphasizing instead the inability of leaders to rise to the occasion.

Obasanjo also accused political elites of engaging in state capture, a form of corruption where powerful groups manipulate national policies, laws, and resources for personal gain. He highlighted the sale of national assets at undervalued prices and the undue influence of interest groups in shaping Nigeria’s economic and political landscape.

“State capture is one of the most pervasive forms of corruption,” Obasanjo explained. “What is happening in Nigeria – right before our eyes – is state capture, where public institutions are subject to undue influence from vested interests.”

The former president criticized the intertwining of business and political elites through family ties, lobbying, and vote-buying, which he argued prioritizes private gain over public welfare. He warned of the long-term implications on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development.

On a hopeful note, Obasanjo maintained that Nigeria’s challenges are surmountable, provided the nation’s leadership embraces accountability and reforms.

In honoring Chinua Achebe, Obasanjo praised the late literary icon for his lasting contributions to Nigerian society, describing him as “a great and distinguished Nigerian.”


The speech has sparked debate about Nigeria’s current trajectory and the responsibility of its leaders to address deep-seated challenges.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/obasanjo-criticizes-tinubus-leadership-describes-nigeria-as-failing-state/

It was not state capture when Obasanjo cornered Ota farms for himself . Hypocrite

Richtaiwo:
The only characters that get back to an old man whose opinion doesn't suit theirs are ipob miscreants, regardless of the old man's age.

Now, check the set of lunatics who insult Tinubu, Buhari, Soyinka and even obj himself in the past.

You mean like this guy below hahaha

No kid yourself

You were probably one of the 3 likes on his post hahaha

Obasanjo is suffering from dementia as a result of old age, take him serious at your own peril.

Does he think we have forgotten that he laid the foundation of whatever is happening now.

Disobedience of court order, using military to unseat elected governors, introduction of ghana must go and do or die into Nigeria politics.

Have we forgotten how he levelled to the ground a whole Town of Odi?

What about loan, as against the lie that he cleared all Nigerian loan, world bank said 65 loan were taken from 1999-2011, not paid until now.

Refinery died during his reign with the Dubai man . He gave Atiku opportunity to sell our national assets to himself and friends. This is the major reason behind Naira devaluation since we have to import everything. Where are Leyland motors, nasco biscuits, VON, PAN, Exide battery, Aluminium smelter, etc were sold off.

Religious fanatism, sharia was introduced and extremist were birthed.

As usual he want to stir sentiment against Tinubu who's trying to correct many years of evil of past regime.

Tinubu failure has no comparison

Agbadorians insulting an Old obj of over 80yrs because baba Just said the truth,
Majority of yorubas are allergic to Truth once u mention tinubus failure's

Most respected tribe my foot.

All the listed maladies are more predominant during Obasanjo's regime.

Bobloco:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a scathing critique of Nigeria’s current state under President Bola Tinubu, labeling the country’s status as a “failing state” marked by pervasive corruption and leadership failure.

Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.


In a statement released by his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo referred to President Tinubu with the epithets “Baba-go-slow” and “Emilokan,” a term popularized during Tinubu’s election campaign, to underscore what he views as lackluster leadership. He stated that the nation’s dire situation is evident to “every honest person.”


Delivering a lecture titled “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria”, Obasanjo warned that the nation is sinking deeper into insecurity, division, and underdevelopment. He attributed these issues to widespread corruption, mediocrity, and a lack of accountability.

“The more the immorality and corruption of a nation, the more the nation sinks into chaos, insecurity, conflict, and disunity,” Obasanjo said. “The failing state status of Nigeria is confirmed and glaringly indicated for all to see.”

Drawing inspiration from Chinua Achebe’s 1983 treatise “The Trouble with Nigeria”, Obasanjo reiterated that the nation’s challenges stem from a failure of leadership. He dismissed notions that cultural or environmental factors are to blame, emphasizing instead the inability of leaders to rise to the occasion.

Obasanjo also accused political elites of engaging in state capture, a form of corruption where powerful groups manipulate national policies, laws, and resources for personal gain. He highlighted the sale of national assets at undervalued prices and the undue influence of interest groups in shaping Nigeria’s economic and political landscape.

“State capture is one of the most pervasive forms of corruption,” Obasanjo explained. “What is happening in Nigeria – right before our eyes – is state capture, where public institutions are subject to undue influence from vested interests.”

The former president criticized the intertwining of business and political elites through family ties, lobbying, and vote-buying, which he argued prioritizes private gain over public welfare. He warned of the long-term implications on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development.

On a hopeful note, Obasanjo maintained that Nigeria’s challenges are surmountable, provided the nation’s leadership embraces accountability and reforms.

In honoring Chinua Achebe, Obasanjo praised the late literary icon for his lasting contributions to Nigerian society, describing him as “a great and distinguished Nigerian.”


The speech has sparked debate about Nigeria’s current trajectory and the responsibility of its leaders to address deep-seated challenges.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/obasanjo-criticizes-tinubus-leadership-describes-nigeria-as-failing-state/

Obasanjo,Where is the $16b power project 💰.

Seriki n munafiqi has spoken .
The greatest president in the history of mankind 😂

Sannisege:
It was not state capture when Obasanjo cornered Ota farms for himself . Hypocrite

That one nah provincial capture 😂😂

ezegold4we:
Agbadorians insulting an Old obj of over 80yrs because baba Just said the truth,
Majority of yorubas are allergic to Truth once u mention tinubus failure's

Most respected tribe my foot.

Osu atamudu has dropped quote 😂😂😂

Who laid the foundation for the systemic rot in the polity if not Obasanjo .
Baba is an inconsistent hypocrite.
Baba now suddenly believes at his twilight period that commandeering the people’s wealth for personal benefits is evil.
Baba converted OFN to Otta farms .
How did he build his Bells university??
Unfortunately Baba and his evil twin Atiku Mai Dubai supervised the sale of national assets in one the greatest heist the country has ever known .

The foundation of the terrorism that is destroying the North today was laid during his time when he couldn’t muster enough courage to tell off the proponents of Sharia .
What about Oddi in Bayelsa ?
His Attorney general and others were killed like fowls under his watch and nothing was done till date .
I can go on and on .

Baba is not different from those he vilifies

Baba has no moral high ground here because he’s worse than Emilokan Tinubu .

The message is as important as the messenger and Baba is a very terrible messenger 😏😏

Richtaiwo:
You can continue to bulshit yourself with all the lies and delusions ipob are known for. Even goats know creatures that wake their parents up with kicks. Let's see where that will lead to.

Shut up you senseless tribalistic hate-filled walking dead thing so You are saying Hausas, Edos, Calabars, etc love this fullscale bulaba FAILURE

Stop deceiving yourself, truth is your life is plainly meaningless without looking and begging your fellow ipob tribalist to do your senseless boring tribal wailing and rants,the day nairaland puts a check on you shameless worthless tribalistic hate-filled animals causing a nuisance here,you will surely die bcus your life is meaningless without doing boring senseless tribal bullcrap you know I am saying the truth

Senseless animal so you expect me to start doing Mumu tribal rants with you, you dey craze I don't do that nonsense, I am calling you out directly. I know there are human beings and eran oko in every Tribe, You be the worthless tribally bigoted eran oko for your tribe

Shun senseless tribal rants you suck as hell at it