Nigeria In Bondage Under Tinubu, Needs True National Leader – Ex-President Obasanjo Spills

Nigeria In Bondage Under Tinubu, Needs True National Leader – Ex-President Obasanjo Spills

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the country as being in a state of bondage, struggling with insecurity, economic hardship, and divisive leadership under President Bola Tinubu.

He stated that Nigeria urgently requires a truly national leader to chart a new path forward.

Obasanjo made the remarks on Friday at his Abeokuta residence while receiving leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the southern region, who paid him a courtesy visit as part of their 2027 election consultations.

We are in bondage. Let us keep watching the situation, but more importantly, let us pray that God delivers us,” Guardian quoted Obasanjo as saying.

The former president, who distanced himself from partisan affiliations, stated, “I belong to no party. Nigeria is my political party. I only care about the country’s progress.”

He stressed the importance of vigilance and civic engagement, warning that national indifference could hand power to leaders lacking vision and integrity.

Lamenting the country’s entrenched ethnic-based leadership, Obasanjo remarked, “We have had Fulani Nigerian presidents, Hausa Nigerian presidents, Yoruba Nigerian presidents… but we’ve yet to have a true Nigerian president, one for all, not just their tribe. Until we do, our problems will remain.”

He called for an urgent action to address insecurity, revive the economy, and end tribal politics, insisting, “We have few genuine nationalists among politicians today. Most are in it for themselves. Nigeria has disappointed not only Africa but the entire world.”