Nigerias goodluck jonathan faces first significant political crisis a spirit of cooperation among nigerias elites seems scuttled as blistering critique of mr. Although both of us discussed some of the issues in those letters, i had not, before now, seen the need for any formal reply since, to me, they contained advice from a former president to a serving president. Obasanjos daughter, iyabo, backs dad on letter to buhari. Chief olusegun obasanjos december 2 open letter to president goodluck jonathan certainly did more damage to the president than either he or. President goodluck jonathan is under a fresh attack. Obasanjos adc reveals content of invitation letters to. Posterity media goes back memory lane to bring you the 18page equally unsparing letter which obasanjo wrote the then sitting president goodluck jonathan in december 20. A few years ago when obasanjo had cause to write an open letter to former president goodluck jonathan, did tinubu not describe him as the compass that time.
Following allegations of various human rights violations contained in the 18page letter written by former president olusegun obasanjo to president goodluck jonathan, the president has directed the national human rights commission nhrc to investigate the. Presidency accuses obasanjo of masterminding removal of. Jonathan, gcfr president and commanderinchief of the federal republic of nigeria, presidential villa, asokoro, abuja. Honourable yakubu dogara, speaker, house of representatives, national assembly complex, abuja. Im talking here of former president olusegun obasanjos letter to his political protege, president goodluck jonathan. Olusegun obasanjo to current president goodluck jonathan, regarding obasanjos latest indignation at jonathan s style of governance, albeit a selfserving vitriolic hocuspocus of indignation. Full text of fg response to obasanjos letter national. I have battled an inner urge to respond to the letter in a detailed and logical manner here. He was succeeded by vicepresident goodluck jonathan. In a widely circulated 18page letter, mr obasanjo accused him of failing to deal with the many problems facing nigeria including an islamist insurgency in the. For those who know the former president well, the latest in his letters which are usually controversial, didnt come as any surprise. The letter of a former nigerian president, olusegun obasanjo, to president goodluck jonathan is almost treasonable and capable of inciting nigerians against the president, a public affairs analyst.
Full text of obasanjos letter to president jonathan. Pdp, confirmed the reasons why obasanjo had chosen this ticket. Nigerias former president olusegun obasanjo, on tuesday, in an unbelievable and excoriating statement, commanded president muhammadu buhari not to seek reelection in 2019. Tinubu who commended obasanjo when he wrote an open letter. What obasanjo wrote could hardly have been more inflammatory from the pen of a former president of the country, and it may. Obasanjo disclosed that he feels disappointed with buharis performance. The letter obj wrote to current nigeria president has been gathering waves and have gone viral already since it was released yesterday.
Host of politicians have also reacted to the letter and many thought is wise while some asked obasanjo to look in the mirror. Atiku urges elders to speak up former nigeria vice president, atiku abubakar, has called on the countrys leaders consulted by former president. President, i am constrained to make this an open letter to you for a number of reasons. You will recall that all the letters were brought to me by hand. According to a statement released by president jonathan s spokeperson, reuben abati yesterday evening in abuja said while the presidency acknowledged the receipt of the letter sent by the former president, president goodluck would like to deal with the matter personally as he intends to pay obasanjo a visit and try to clear out the air on the issue. Pdf a speech act analysis of open correspondence between. We remember he tinubu also once issued a statement against his party chairman, oyegun, did he not have access to him. We have always had a challenge of not having enough resources to show what we are capable of doing. Nairametrics is a leading financial resource company based in nigeria, with special focus on financial literacy, investor advocacy and business intelligence. Matthew olusegun aremu obasanjo was born in the village of ibogunolaogun in southwest nigeria. In an 18page letter to the president, obasanjo accused him.
Ideologically a nigerian nationalist, he was a member of the peoples. President olusegun obasanjo was reelected in 2003 and the election process. Chief olusegun matthew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, is a nigerian military and political leader who served as military head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as president of nigeria from 1999 to 2007. Former president olusegun obasanjo witheringly criticizes president goodluck jonathan s governance in an eighteen page, ostensibly private, letter that has been leaked to the press. Sanusi lamido, in a letter sent to president goodluck jonathan, emphasising. Truth, in the words of thomas aquinas, is the agreement of what is in the mind with what is on the lips. Speaking in an interview with the hausa version of the voice of america in the us, president buhari said even though the letter was abusive, he had to refrain the minister of.
Ex president obasanjo details problems of jonathan. The situation got worse when the elder statesman refused to endorse the reelection bid. This time, it is a stinker from a former president, chief olusegun obasanjo. The balogun of owu, abeokuta, did not make an impromptu speech at a public forum, he took his time to pen what he felt to be jonathan s failings.
Heres a copy of olusegun obasanjos letter to president muhammadu buhari. Jonathan and the ghost of obasanjos letter vanguard news. A former senator, and daughter of former president olusegun obasanjo, iyabo obasanjo has weighed in on the open letter her father wrote to president muhammadu buhari. Full text of obasanjos letter to president buhari the. It is appropriate to begin this letter, which i am sending to all members of the senate and the house of representatives through both of. Before it is too late was meant for him to act before it was too late. Beyond obasanjos letter to buhari the guardian nigeria. Full text of olusegun obasanjos statement on buhari not. The letter is reminiscent of obasanjos december 20 withering, eighteenpage critique he sent to thenpresident goodluck jonathan. Obasanjos historic letter to president goodluck jonathan on 2nd december, this year, an apparently angry and frustrated ex president olusegun obasanjo wrote to president. Obasanjos letter to president jonathan news of the people. We have read the press statement by former president olusegun obasanjo on the state of the nation.
One, the current situation and consequent possible outcome dictate that i. Obj also wrote a similar letter in 20 against president goodluck jonathan, wrote. Obasanjos letter to jonathan is inciting and nonsensical. Chief olusegun obasanjos letter to president buhari. Introductory chapter federal public service foreign affairs.
Obasanjos letter and jonathans many sins vanguard news. When stationed abroad, he sent letters and presents to his fiance in nigeria. Download full content of obasanjo letter to president buhari. In the wake of a stable naira and increased investment. Obasanjo writes letter to buhari on nigerian insecurity council on. File photo of president muhammadu buhari and former president olusegun obasanjo. Premium times claims to have obtained an 18page letter written by an angry and frustrated former president olusegun obasanjo to president jonathan, accusing the current president of ineptitude and of taking actions calculated at destroying nigeria. Earlier this month, the former president of nigeria olusegun obasanjo sent an 18page letter to president goodluck ebele jonathan, accusing him of destroying nigeria. January, 2016 distinguished senator bukola saraki, president of the senate, federal republic of nigeria, senate chambers, abuja. Being the full text of the letter to the national assembly members by former president, chief olusegun obasanjo delivered to the lawmakers, dated january, 2016. The letter of a former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, has been described in various forms with many saying the message should be looked at and not the messenger. His later passport gave his date of birth as 5 march 1937, although this was an estimate, and there are no records of obasanjos birthdate from the time itself. A recent letter titled before it is too late written by former president olusegun obasanjo to president goodluck jonathan made an extremely bad impression on me.
He ignored it and it was too late for him and those who goaded him into. Ex president olusegun obasanjo full text of obasanjos letter to president jonathan before it is too late i am constrained to make this an open letter to you for a number of reasons. Before it is too late i wish to formally acknowledge your letter dated december 2, 20 and other previous correspondence similar to it. Jonathan orders nhrc to probe allegations of rights abuses. Full text of jonathan s response to obasanjos controversial letter december 20th 20 his excellency,chief olusegun obasanjo, gcfragbe loba house, quarry road,ibara, abeokuta. One, the current situation and consequent possible outcome dictate that i should, before the door closes on reason and promotion of national interest, alert you to the danger that may be lurking in the corner. Nigerias goodluck jonathan faces first significant. President jonathan, who took over the reigns of power after the. President jonathan to respond to obasanjos angry letter. Obasanjos letter to jonathan is almost treasonable. Obasanjos letter to me was abusive president buhari. President buhari has described the january 23rd controversial letter former president olusegun obasanjo wrote to him asking him not to seek reelection as abusive. Jonathan s relationship with his benefactor went sour after obasanjo wrote an open letter to him in 20.
Considering this remark in relation to the truth as told by the former president, chief olusegun obasanjo in his memo to president buhari, and the ripple reactions that followed, one may be tempted to view the letter as more of a connotation than ordinary. The faceoff stemmed from an open letter written by mr obasanjo in january, warning mr buhari not to run for re. We have sent letters to governors, senators, members of the house of representatives, and if they can adapt to adc ways, we will receive them. Obasanjos letter to senate and house of representatives. A speech act analysis of open correspondence between nigerias ex presidents olusegun obasanjo and goodluck jonathan aworookoroh joy oghogho. Nigerian journalist harassed after publishing obasanjo letter. The letter of a former nigerian president, olusegun obasanjo, to president goodluck jonathan is almost treasonable and capable of inciting nigerians against the president, a. Drama as jonathan visits obasanjos village thecable. Letters of credits issued from nigeria were no longer being. Obasanjos historic letter to president goodluck jonathan on 2nd december, this year, an apparently angry and frustrated ex president olusegun obasanjo wrote to president goodluck. Obviously, you felt differently because in your last letter, you complained about my not acknowledging or replying your previous letters. A clarion call for coalition for nigeria movement notes that buhari has failed in leadership, performed below expectation, and. President of the senate federal republic of nigeria. On 2nd december, this year, an apparently angry and frustrated ex president olusegun obasanjo wrote to president goodluck jonathan, a letter that clearly competes as one of the most acerbic in.
Nigerias goodluck jonathan, profile of a defeated president bbc. In my own first reaction to obasanjos letter, i wrote as follows, yesterday, a letter was leaked to the media in nigeria from former president gen. We are a grassroots party and that is where our strength lies. Adua was in office for less than three years, his reign still witnessed significant changes in. Even the horse rider then, with whom i maintain very cordial, happy and social relationship today has come to realise his mistakes and regretted it publicly and i admire his courage and forthrightness in this regard. Former nigerian president obasanjos letter to president. For the record, chief obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again.
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