Obasanjo Makes Strong Revelation Over Infamous Third-Term Ambition
- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed the age-long rumour about his third-term agenda in 2006
- During a virtual meeting organised by the Africa Leadership Group, he said there was never a time he sought a third term
- He further stated that it was high time the constitution was amended for the devolution of power
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Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he would have gotten a third-term ambition if he wanted at the time of the rumoured event.
As reported by the Vanguard newspaper, the Obasanjo made the revelation at a virtual meeting organised by the Africa Leadership Group on Thursday, on Friday.
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The former president further revealed that there was never a time that he asked for third-term as speculated by the media.
Obasanjo said:
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“I never asked for a third term. If I wanted a third term, I would have got it. I am audacious enough to know how to get it.”
He, however, called for the constitution to be revisited for amendment while noting that every constitution in the world has its own flaws, hence a need for amendment.
Obasanjo:
“Some people blame the constitution for everything in Nigeria. Of course, our constitution is not perfect, and there is no constitution that is sacrosanct and it can be amended.”
The ex-democratic and ex-military head of state also made a case for the devolution of power in the Nigerian constitution.
I will not be on Obi's campaign train - Obasanjo
On whether he will be a part of the campaign train of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Obasanjo revealed that he has no such plans despite endorsing his candidacy.
Obasanjo said:
“I am not in campaign train. I’ve used benefit of my experience and I’ve put plainly.
“I do not belong to any political party. I will not join any campaign train. I’ve said what is best for the country.”
2023 polls: Olusegun Obasanjo drops words of wisdom for Nigeria's next president
Meanwhile, Nigerians have been urged to ensure they vote for a president that has a good understanding of the nation's economy.
The call was made to Nigerians by a former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, January 12.
Obasanjo said whoever will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari must move Nigeria beyond think-tank to do-tank.
Source: Legit.ng
