National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as a tutor of dignity and boldness.
Tinubu revealed that during the period when he and the former president had political differences, Obasanjo kept him on his toes.
Tinubu, who also described Obasanjo as a true nationalist disclosed that he got to know that all that transpired between them was done out of passion for perfection by the former president and not emotions.
Tinubu stated this today while giving a goodwill message during the 78th birthday ceremony of the former president, which was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta.
“I am honoured to be here to celebrate with our ‘Papa’. It is just a rare opportunity to pay a tribute to a nationalist, a teacher, a disciplinarian, a tutor in dignity and boldness.
“It is true that there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies in politics, what we have is permanent interest.
“Once upon a time, some nine years ago, I went to the Villa and the President (Obasanjo) asked me to walk out and I abuse him on the pages of newspapers. I told him that he is a tenant here, because this house belongs to every Nigerians. If I have come to Ota, you can send me away.
“How best could we celebrate and honour truly a man who have kept me on my toes. Whatever happened between me and Baba Obasanjo, I want to say that it was a gratitude to me because, he kept me on my toes.
“I took him to court as a President and one day we met at the court gate and he said, you Bola, you took me to court and I said No Baba, I don’t take you to court but I took Nigeria President to court and he said get away. I told him right there that I will not get away until I get what I want.
“All his actions and inactions during that time, I now find them not to be emotional but a passion for perfection. Obasanjo is an open book, when you read a chapter, you open another chapter and if you drink from that cup of wisdom, it is a great thing,” Tinubu disclosed
Commenting on the action of the former President to have shredded his PDP membership card, he maintained that Obasanjo’s action remains one that was done basically for the love of his fatherland.
“PDP is an elephantiasis and only APC can cure it, it will be cured. If you drink APC without alcoholic beverages, it will cure it. The day I saw Baba instructing that shredded umbrella card to be torn, I asked why, but later I got to see that it was about patriotism and love for the country.
“What would Obasanjo want from Jonathan or the PDP that he has not gotten, but he puts all that aside and believes in the unity and cohesion of this country. In order to free himself from that bondage of partisanship, he decided to remain a statesman by his action,” the former Lagos State governor stated. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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True! Very correct! OBJ has his bad sides but he means well for Nigerians. I don't know their story but I remember he brought Yaradua for us who was doing well before he passed on... God rest his soul. Then Obj brought GEJ for us, probably deceived by the delta man, it goes without saying...(urhobo wayo). I know he's not urhobo but wen it comes to feeling smart and 'dagboing' people, Deltans are good! So let's stop insulting our father, it's not fair. Have some respect and stop deceiving urselves with the saying; Respect is reciprocal' that's a new excuse to insult your elders, too bad. Two wrongs cannot make a right, even if Obj says some annoying things, does ur insulting him make it right? Have sense my people and listen to the words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteLol...anaedo u r on point joor..
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DeleteBuhari and causing Jona, no worry i will donate my kidney for you after 28th, when Jona will still win weder una like it or not, cant you see that ur mumu APC are dumb founder now bcos my JOna took them by surprise the only two tins ur party APC has to offer is been clutched
so now is accusations here and there from them lol, if APC lik mk them add 10 Buhari + 20 OBJ + 50 Amaechi Jona will still win , so my dear use ur precious time well or look after your kids if u are married no offense thou
Anaedo talk of respecting elders, good. What's her comment about respecting D office of Mr. President who happens to be the no 1 citizen of this country?
DeleteOBJ is a shame to the west, old people should learn to behave well in the public and should not allow analog brain to mono polys Digital era.OBJ was not support by the west when he was voted to be the President and after enjoying second term went for third term proving he is a greedy man but now do not allow GEJ go for second term. Niger Deltas are watching with anger if GEJ lose the zone will become a trouble zone again and will run down/ ground the Country's Economy.How many people will Otta Farm feed-enough of Barbaric plot against GEJ.
ReplyDeleteblatant liar!
DeleteFor information, Aremu Obasanjo is not a shame to the Westerners. He made us proud as a military Head of State and a civilian President. His legacies are boldly written all over the country. The West are proud of him.
ReplyDeleteMark my words, Baba will live and witness the destruction of all present Nigeria leaders who are interested in destabilising the country through politics, enthnicity and religion.
Can u tell me one of his good legacies for the west. I'm waiting.
DeleteSo called Anaedo I can see how stupid u re, u better go nd nd marry nd face ur family. Stop running around nd wait on 28 mr. We will no who will cry at last. GEJ all the way.
ReplyDeleteI pity this country.imagin tinubu and obasanjo talking corruption.Nigerians where is our history books.
ReplyDeleteTwo of a kind.These are the types of statesmen that will chart good cause for the country.God we dey your hand ooooh!
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