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The ruling All Progressives Congress has faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of the current istration’s handling of its ongoing reforms and the coup d’etat in Niger Republic.

Obasanjo had knocked President Bola Tinubu’s implementation of the removal of subsidy from petroleum products as well as the floating of naira.

In the past few months, the masses have continued to groan over the rising cost of food items and inflation following the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira by the Tinubu government.

In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said though the policies initiated by Tinubu were necessary, they were wrongly implemented.


The ex-President, according to the statement, spoke in Abuja at the weekend at a colloquium tagged: “Nigeria’s Development: Navigating the Way Out of the Current Economic Crisis and Insecurity.”

“Today, the government has taken three decisions, two of which are necessary but wrongly implemented and have led to the impoverisation of the economy and of Nigerians. These are the removal of subsidy, closing the gap between the black market and official rates of exchange and the third is dealing with a military coup in Niger Republic,” Obasanjo said.

It was the first time he would be openly criticising Tinubu, whom he did not to become President.


But reacting on Monday, the APC National Director, Bala Ibrahim, faulted Obasanjo, whom he described as a serial critic.

Ibrahim told The PUNCH that he feared the former President might be manifesting signs of old age.

He said, “As a Nigerian and someone who respects Obasanjo, I think senility is beginning to come in. Obasanjo is beginning to manifest the symptoms.

“Ever since he lost the bid to have a third term in office, he has consistently attacked every regime that comes after him. He sees himself as the only one who meant well for Nigeria from independence to date. He thinks he is the best and every other leader is bad. And this is not good for a statesman. Nobody has monopoly on knowledge or style of leadership.

“Obasanjo has been consistent in his criticisms of people in leadership positions apart from himself. So, this is not an isolated case. President Bola Tinubu is not the first to be attacked by Obasanjo. Buhari and Jonathan were also victims of his criticisms. He himself did not fare better when he was the leader. In fact, Obasanjo superintended the balkanisation of the Nigerian economy.

“How can he say someone who is trying to put the economy on a better pedestal is not doing the right thing? I am not a spokesman for Tinubu. Even though the party has discussed him to my knowledge, I practically feel Obasanjo has erred as he has always been doing.”

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Toh

The APC is filled with mad men

From top to bottom

Oh, look, the Obedients are at it again, blindly following their Labour Party leader Obasanjo while bashing Tinubu! They cant accept that APC is doing great things for Nigeria, typical losers!

" The policies were necessary" that's all I need to see.

Achievements of President Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007)

1999:
Democratic Transition: Successfully transitioned Nigeria from military rule to democratic governance after being elected as President, restoring hope in Nigeria’s democracy.

2000:
Debt Management Office (DMO): Established the DMO to centrally coordinate Nigeria’s debt management, enhancing fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Anti-Corruption Initiatives: Launched the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (IC) to tackle corruption in public and private sectors.

2001:
National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS): Implemented NEEDS to promote economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.
Telecommunications Revolution: Liberalized the telecommunications sector, leading to the introduction of GSM technology and a surge in mobile phone usage.

2002:
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC): Created the NDDC to address the developmental challenges in the oil-rich Niger Delta region.
Pension Reforms: Introduced pension reforms that led to the establishment of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) to ensure a stable and secure pension system.

2003:
Economic Reforms: Initiated comprehensive economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, including the privatization of state-owned enterprises.
Fight Against Corruption: Established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intensify the fight against corruption and financial crimes.

2004:
Debt Relief Campaign: Launched a robust campaign for debt relief which eventually led to Nigeria’s debt cancellation by the Paris Club.
Education Reforms: Implemented the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program to improve access to and quality of education.

2005:
Debt Cancellation: Achieved a historic debt relief deal with the Paris Club, resulting in the cancellation of $18 billion of Nigeria’s external debt.
Economic Growth: Recorded significant economic growth with GDP growth rate peaking at 6.5%, driven by reforms in various sectors.

2006:
Power Sector Reforms: Initiated the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) to address the country’s electricity challenges and boost power generation.
Agricultural Development: Launched initiatives to boost agricultural production and enhance food security, including the Presidential Initiative on Cassava.

2007:
Electoral Reforms: Established the Electoral Reform Committee to improve the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process.
Transition of Power: Successfully conducted the 2007 general elections, ensuring a peaceful transition of power to the next istration.

Key Achievements Throughout His Tenure:
Economic Reforms: Consistently pursued economic reforms that diversified the economy, reduced inflation, and increased foreign reserves.
International Relations: Improved Nigeria’s international standing, re-establishing the country as a key player in African and global affairs.
Health Sector Improvements: Launched the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to provide accessible and affordable healthcare to Nigerians.

President Olusegun Obasanjo’s istration laid the foundation for modern Nigeria through significant reforms in various sectors. His leadership not only stabilized the country but also set it on a path towards sustainable development and economic growth. His tenure remains a pivotal period in Nigeria’s journey towards progress and prosperity.

If you are emotionally attached to your tribe, religion or political learning to the point that truth and justice becomes secondary considerations, your education is useless. Your exposure is useless. If you cannot reason beyond petty sentiments, you are a liability to mankind.

Late Sen. Chuba Okadigbo

Obasanjos consistent criticism of leaders after his own tenure shows signs of senility, as he cannot accept anyone elses success and resorts to attacking them, like he has done with Buhari and Jonathan, further proving his bias as a political opponent.

Philipponzaghi:
Oh, look, the Obedients are at it again, blindly following their Labour Party leader Obasanjo while bashing Tinubu! They cant accept that APC is doing great things for Nigeria, typical losers!

SMH

But they love him when he criticized Jonathan APC is too proud despite their massive failure

Trash....He should keep quite until they destroy the country right?

Chinkoalhaji34:
Obasanjos consistent criticism of leaders after his own tenure shows signs of senility, as he cannot accept anyone elses success and resorts to attacking them, like he has done with Buhari and Jonathan, further proving his bias as a political opponent.

Is the APC a catastrophe? Yes! Can Obasanjo critisize bad governance? Yes He can! Even the same APC were fierce sanctimonious critics of the PDP regime who can't take what they dished out despite their sensational failures over 9 years now.

Philipponzaghi:
......They cant accept that APC is doing great things for Nigeria, typical losers!

Tinubu has not demonstrated statecraft in allowing workers’ salaries to remain the same, one year after his economic policies unleashed the harshest hardship on Nigerians. The indexations it might have used for the figure mismatch the headline inflation at 33.69 per cent – the highest in 28 years, and April’s food inflation at 40.53 per cent, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

The situation is dire for Nigerians, especially for the unemployed, and the over 133 million Nigerians judged in 2022 as being multi-dimensionally poor. A litre of fuel, which sold for N185 a year ago, is currently selling between N750 and N800. Worse is the fact that it is scarce.

Mid last year, a 50-kilogramme bag of rice was sold between N42,000 and N50,000. It soared to N90,000 in February, and now it costs N80,000. Besides foodstuffs, the cost of medicines, school fees, and house rents are on the same stratospheric trajectory.

Tinibu's policies were Ill timed but he did what he did to save the economy.

Person advise una and gave a factual statement on what you did wrong and what could have been done better, instead of you to take the advise of someone that has proven to be 10X better than your master, you result to insults.

These APC guys are just so dumb.

Philipponzaghi:
Oh, look, the Obedients are at it again, blindly following their Labour Party leader Obasanjo while bashing Tinubu! They cant accept that APC is doing great things for Nigeria, typical losers!

These sycophants will continue praising Tinubu to high heavens while he destroys the country as he is already doing.

Just few days back I went to Oyingbo market with 20k and couldn't buy much stuffs, because the prices of goods and commodities have skyrocketed more than ever before. You need see how those women selling were complaining and lamenting how terrible things are. All these sycophants will just come on air or the social media space to attack or abuse anyone that tells their Oga the truth. Forget all these their grammars, life is now tougher and harder for Nigerians.

Useless party and unreasonable set of people who are in the habit of attacking anyone who criticises them or points out their weaknesses. Anyway, it is their stock in trade

"the policies were necessary" only this one don do, i nor get strenght for long story.

But sincerely, Obasanjo laid a poor foundation for Nigeria economy. 6 years before he came in, in 1999, dollar was stable at N22. After Obasanjo's 1 year in office by 2000, it was already at N89, that's a whopping 300% increase within a year. By the time he left in 2007, it was already N120, 500% increase. Politics aside, that is not a good foundation for our economy in the democratic dispensation.

Haha

APC? Those ones are known serial failures. Everything they touch, turn to dust. They have produce two incompetent Presidents, one is without certificate, even though he lied the army stole it, the other forged his certificate. So to expect much from them is to be wasting your precious time. They can't give what they don't have.

This one couldn't even counter OBJ on the issues raised
He was just rambling
These are the empty "directors" running the affairs of APC and you Zombies think they'll do well in governance?
He even said his father is going senile
All these northern fools will never use such words on a northerner o.
Fucking Bandit

Apc always on the defense. All what Obasanjo said is true 👍 👏. We no know where Balablu dey carry us go on dis him mandate.

b3llo:
Tinibu's policies were Ill timed but he did what he did to save the economy.

Still making foolish assumption. By next year when the little you have has been wiped out they no go tell person

OLORIBU. So what if he criticize the APC? Your nine year rule has been the most worst in the chequered history of Nigeria.

Now it is true that no member of APC has brain.
Àwon wèrè dede

Philipponzaghi:
Oh, look, the Obedients are at it again, blindly following their Labour Party leader Obasanjo while bashing Tinubu! They cant accept that APC is doing great things for Nigeria, typical losers!

Apart from hardship, what else have APC done that affected the citizens.
Common cooking gas is unaffordable. Only if you see what to cook.
May you and family look like Nigeria rule by APC

Reference to senility, in relation to OBJ, is in poor taste but general message is correct and one that has been aimed at hypocritical OBJ many, many times.

OBJ should try to be a gracious Former President but that is not possible as he is vindictive and full of arrogance plus a messiah complex that makes him feel he is the best there was and will ever be.

Everything he did was right, inspired and special. Everything others after him have done/are doing is wrong, poorly considered and /or incompetent.

Whereas, for all his ungracious, hypocritical and obtrusive noise against others ( from Yar Adua to Jonathan plus Buhari and now Tinubu) OBJ’s reign as president, for the intellectually discerning, was below average per lacking the fundamental reforms Nigeria needs to move from a third world nation to a developed one.

OBJ is the typical Nigerian i.e “ I know it all and know it best”. Too many of those sort of individuals in any nation, whether as leaders or ordinary citizens, will only create the Nigeria we all have today while they continue to view others incompetent and/or inferior.

b3llo:
Tinibu's policies were Ill timed but he did what he did to save the economy.

save the country from what Sir??

Truth don't fear scrutiny or defend itself in the face of criticism !!!