Obasanjo Warns Nigerian Youths Against Politicians Using Them To Divide The Country

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerian youths to resist attempts by politicians to use them to promote division, hatred and discrimination across the country.

Obasanjo gave the advice on Saturday shortly after receiving an honorary doctorate degree from Skyline University of Nigeria in Kano.

Speaking through a recorded video message, the former president warned young Nigerians against supporting political campaigns that encourage hatred, segregation, discrimination or marginalisation, regardless of the individuals or groups behind them.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Obasanjo also challenged youths to take an active role in shaping the country’s future rather than waiting for others to bring about the changes they desire.

He encouraged them to be positively disruptive by questioning existing systems and pushing for meaningful reforms that would promote national development.

The former president noted that Nigeria’s history was shaped by young leaders who took responsibility at an early age, citing prominent figures such as Aminu Kano and Anthony Enahoro as examples of individuals who made significant contributions to the country.

He stressed that age, ethnic background and religious differences should never prevent young Nigerians from contributing to national progress, adding that the country’s future largely depends on the younger generation.

“Don’t let politicians divide you. You must reject campaigns capable of promoting division, segregation, discrimination and marginalisation, regardless of their ethnic, religious or age differences,” he said.

Obasanjo received the honorary doctorate alongside the former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abubakar Adamu-Rasheed, and Mrs Vadana Luthra.