Obasanjo Warns: Nigeria Sitting on a ‘Keg of Gunpowder’

Obasanjo Warns: Nigeria Sitting on a ‘Keg of Gunpowder’

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has sounded the alarm, warning that Nigeria is on the brink of disaster if urgent steps are not taken to address the nation’s growing challenges.

Speaking on Friday, Obasanjo stressed that Nigeria is dangerously close to a tipping point. He urged both leaders and citizens to embrace “moral rearmament” as the only way forward for the country.

quote content here”Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder,” . “We won’t make any progress unless we change our ways and address the issues that are holding us back.”

Obasanjo warned

He expressed concern over the country’s regression, lamenting that Nigeria had been moving backwards instead of forward.

Obasanjo pointed to the demands of the #EndBadGovernance protesters, calling them legitimate. He urged the government to take these grievances seriously, rather than pretending that all is well.

The former president made these remarks while hosting six members of the House of Representatives at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta.

The lawmakers, who are co-sponsors of bills proposing a single six-year presidential term and rotation of the presidency between the North and South, were in Abeokuta to discuss their legislative efforts.

Among the visiting lawmakers were Abdulmalik Danga from Kogi, Dr. Usman Midala from Borno, Matthew Nwogu from Imo, Peter Aniekwe from Anambra, Kama Nkemkanma from Ebonyi, and Ugochinyere Ikenga from Imo.

Obasanjo expressed his disappointment that successive governments had failed to build on the foundation he had laid, leading to significant setbacks for the country.

“As I have warned earlier, we are sitting on a powder keg if we don’t start doing the right thing,” he said. “The youth are frustrated, hungry, angry, and unemployed. They deserve to be heard.”

He emphasized the need for a change in mindset and behavior, rather than just altering the system of government.

Obasanjo stated.

“Our main problem is ourselves.”

“Whether we adopt a single term of six years or two terms of four years, if we keep the same mentality and approach, nothing will change.”

Obasanjo

He called for a collective effort to address the country’s challenges, stating that “we need everyone to join hands to advance society.”

Obasanjo also highlighted the importance of leadership and teamwork, noting that Nigeria could overcome some of its challenges within two and a half years if the right leadership and team were in place.

“We could have a solid foundation in about 10 years and be where we need to be in about 25 years. “But we keep taking one step forward, two steps aside, and four steps backward, which is why we are where we are today.”

Obasanjo

The former president concluded by calling for a rethinking of Nigeria’s system of government and a change in the character of those in power.

“With all due respect, many in government should currently be behind bars or on the gallows,” Obasanjo said, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

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