Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the collective concern of Nigerians is how to make Nigeria better in post-Buhari era.
He appealed to Nigerians to unite so that they can have a peaceful and prosperous country.
Obasanjo, who was angry about the happenings in the country and how Nigerians address themselves and where they come from, said, “One thing we have in common is that we have Nigeria. My “Nigerianess” is bigger and very important. We are making the mistake of considering where we were born above our country.”
He spoke in Abuja yesterday alongside other prominent Nigerians at a “Security Dialogue Retreat” organised by Global Peace Foundation and Vision African on social cohesion, sustainable peace and security in Nigeria.
According to him, “Whatever God has given to Nigeria, is for all of us. Humanity and the gift of God must be understood,” adding that the constitution and the issue of state police must be legislated before the 2023 general elections.
It matters a lot because the state governor is the chief security officer of the state but what instrument does he have to protect the people?” Obasanjo asked, stressing that insecurity in Nigeria is local and must be addressed locally with the state police.
So, legislation should be able to tackle that before the next election,” Obasanjo said, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari has done his best and insisted that anyone that is asking for more from him is just beating a dead horse.
