Obasanjo Unveils Culprits Behind Nigeria’s Woes: A Call To Stay Hopeful

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed Nigeria’s challenges to the actions of its leaders and followers. During an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Monday, he acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians and urged them to remain hopeful as the new year begins.

Obasanjo expressed his belief that God’s plan for Nigeria is to become a prosperous land flowing with milk and honey, rather than a desert, a basket case, or a failed state. He voiced optimism about the nation’s future, asserting that Nigeria will soon take its rightful place among global powers.

In his message to Nigerians, he stated, “We wish all Nigerians a happy and prosperous new year. Although we are experiencing hardship, we must never lose hope. I am an incurable optimist about Nigeria, and I firmly believe we have a great country.”

Obasanjo added, “Where we are today is not where God intends us to be. I believe that sooner than later, we will reach the position God has destined for us. The current state of the country is the result of deliberate or unintended actions by our leaders and, to some extent, followers. However, I trust that God has great things in store for Nigeria in the near future.”

Addressing previous remarks by United States President-elect Donald Trump regarding Nigeria, Obasanjo emphasized the need for the country to reshape its image. He remarked, “Whether anyone likes it or not, the American people have chosen Trump as their leader for the next four years. As leader of the United States—the most powerful nation in the world today—Trump will inevitably influence global affairs. While this may change in the future with countries like China possibly surpassing the U.S., for now, we cannot afford to disregard Trump’s position.”