‘He Was Not Perfect But Still The Best President’ – Nigerians React As Presidency Slams Obasanjo

Some Nigerians have expressed dismay over the criticism of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, by President Bola Tinubu’s administration amidst the economic woes in the country.

Naija News reported the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, described former President Obasanjo as a man with a tremendous capacity for mischief.

Dare stated this on Monday while reacting to the former President’s criticism of President Tinubu’s leadership style.

Dare argued that under the administration of Obasanjo, $16 billion was diverted from its intended intention of ensuring stable electricity in the country. He dismissed Obasanjo‘s moral right to criticize any government in Nigeria.

Tinubu’s aide added that his principal has been trying to put Nigeria back on the development track.

Reacting to the post, some Nigerians berated Dare over the statement stating that President Tinubu should be concerned about the issue raised by Obasanjo.

Others also defended Obasanjo, noting that despite his flaws, he remains the best president in the country’s history.

However, others claimed that Obasanjo is seeking attention from the presidency,

@ihe69 wrote: “Obasanjo rhetorics shouldn’t be taken seriously. He can only deceive the young generation born in 2007. Thank God most of us are still alive to tell this young generation how Obasanjo was disastrous as President, and how he organised the worst election in the history of Nigeria.”

@Karovoni wrote: “You’re saying someone old enough to be your father has “tremendous capacity for mischief. Is this part of Omoluabi?”

@sam4se wrote: “Baba Obasanjo needs some recognition from the presidency, but he is getting 3rd place treatment. PBAT only replies to 2nd place.”

@Oluomoofderby wrote: “Mr Sunday……..Stop it sir. Obasanjo is still the best President in our history. When are you going to talk about the mess Buhari did? Buhari administration was a big set back for our country. Obasanjo wasn’t perfect but still the best all day long.”

@udeochusp wrote: “That is the best President Nigeria has ever had till date..no controversy whatsoever. OBJ GCFR is a child of uncommon Grace.”

@koyedele2 wrote: “Just forget about him. Obasanjo is inconsequential. Only those who don’t know him take him serious.”

@HakunaOyinz wrote: “Mr. Minister, all the epistles you wrote still don’t answer the questions of Pres.Obj towards your pay master who you’re twerking for, what Pes. Obj achieved both as Military and Civilian President, T-pain can’t achieve that even if given 30yrs(his new SSA said that)”

@PiusChibuzo wrote: “But the same Obasanjo was among the leaders that brought APC into power in 2015 even when u nobody to APC & now BCOS he is saying the truth, u suddenly wanting to call him name BCOS u are giving an office to hold under APC, U so small. Continue no one remain in power forever.”

@AdeyemiGCFR wrote: “Same vague strategy to issues. Nigerians would have expected you to address the issues raised without battering words with the former President. OBJ deserves his 💐 and Nigerians still accord him his respect. His is far better than Tinubu in all ways, just the hard truth!”

@ojiirekam wrote: “I totally agree with you, but you convoked the first Nigerian National Youth Conference at velodrome, Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja whose communique is not implemented, coupled with the lies you told us that our participants recognition will be given to Governors.”

@kenychordz wrote: “Save all the epistle and grammar, what we Nigerians remember from his era was how prosperous and happy the nation was under his rulership. He will always be a respected elderly statesman Same can’t be said for the present and immediate past president.”

@Aizekworld wrote: “You are too shameless Mr. Sunday. So you just end up saying that Ribadu who is the current NSA to your principal was a failure in fighting corruption. You also mean that ur principal is not wise in appointing a failure into his govt? That you must show working does not mean dis.”

@OfficialTbomb wrote: “Lmao I thought it was to clean up the mess Bubu made.. you jumped bubu to a whole Obj. 24 years, you are now blaming Obj as the master mind of corruption. Forgetting that his time made Nigeria has a stable democracy and economy. It’s no more the former administration.”