Critical discourse analysis of obasanjos letter before is too late. In its letter of transmission of the report to abacha, the visioners stated that, the report is the outcome of 12 plenary meetings, 57 aroundthe country meetings and workshops, 53. Pdp, confirmed the reasons why obasanjo had chosen this ticket. Nigeria is bleeding and the hemorrhage must be stopped, mr. Buhari made the statement in 2014 when obasanjo wrote a letter to mr. Obasanjos letter marks end of jonathan and pdp fanikayode. Let goodluck address the substance of obasanjos letter. Obasanjo, who ruled nigeria at different times as a military and democratic president, had in a stronglyworded letter titled. Obasanjo a courageous patriot that speaks truth to power. Obasanjo cant stop criticizing jonathan politics 4. Download channel 9 msdn video interview dare obasanjo from official microsoft download center. The letter of a former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, has been described in various forms with many saying the message should be looked at and not the messenger.
He said the content of the book relates to issues in the letter obasanjo wrote to president goodluck jonathan on december 2, 20, where he stated that kashamu was a fugitive wanted in the united. Channel 9 msdn video interview dare obasanjo important. Olusegun obasanjos most popular book is my watch volume 2. President goodluck jonathans reply to chief obasanjos celebrated letter left me nonplussed. Jonathan and the ghost of obasanjos letter vanguard news. December 20th 20 his excellency, chief olusegun obasanjo, gcfr agbe loba house, quarry road, ibara, abeokuta. Obasanjo open letter chief olusegun obasanjo wrote president muhammadu buhari an explosive open letter earlier this year. Buhari was all progressives congress apc presidential at that period showered praises on obasabjo for being a courageous statesman. Unilorin used obasanjo open letter to buhari to set exam. Jonathan wasnt afraid about life after office but buhari. Tinubu who commended obasanjo when he wrote an open letter. Dr goodluck jonathan is no longer the president of nigeria, he should be allowed to live a private life devoid of mudslinging from elder statesmen like chief obasanjo. The letter dated december 2, 20 was obviously not the first from the former president to the incumbent as obasanjo stated in the letter that jonathan had neither bothered to act or acknowledge earlier letters sent to him.
A copy of obasanjos letter to president jonathan saying the president had failed to address the underlying causes of the boko haram menace, mr. Obasanjos letter to president jonathan news of the people. The author, one of africas most esteemed statesmen, has also been a prolific author of books over the decades, to boot. Chief olusegun obasanjo s december 2 open letter to president goodluck jonathan certainly did more damage to the president than either he or his supporters care to admit. Download channel 9 msdn video interview dare obasanjo. Obasanjo, in his letter of tuesday, january 23, had picked holes in the presidents handling of the nation since the all progressives congress apc came to office in 2015. On 2nd december, this year, an apparently angry and frustrated expresident olusegun obasanjo wrote to president goodluck jonathan, a letter that clearly competes as. A former aviation minister, femifani kayode, on friday said that the controversial 18 page letter by former president olusegun obasanjo wrote. The 18 page letter literally drips anger at the presidents perceived failure as he obj described president jonathan. Read the electronic copy of obasanjos letter to jonathan below. That is why he hates jonathan so much and that is why he wishes to stop him at all costs. His later passport gave his date of birth as 5 march 1937, although this was an estimate, and there are no records of obasanjos birthdate from the time itself.
The politicians who reconciled in gej\s country home in otuoke bayelsa state this weekend have taken their friendship to a whole new level as obasanjo followed. The letter coming against the obvious disagreements between the two. Full text of obasanjos letter to president jonathan. Obasanjo blasts president jonathan in open letter stop. Quotes six areas obasanjo scored buhari low the situation that made nigerians to vote massively to get my brother jonathan off the horse is playing itself out again. Obasanjos letter to jonathan is almost treasonable. Also, armed robbery started in this country immediately after the civil war and since then, it has been a problem to all succeeding governments. The letter is reminiscent of obasanjos december 20 withering, eighteenpage critique he sent to thenpresident goodluck jonathan. Reactions trail obasanjos letter to president buhari.
A clarion call for coalition for nigeria movement, highlighted the failings of the ruling all progressives congressled government. Before it is too late i wish to formally acknowledge your letter dated december 2, 20 and other previous correspondence similar to it. Before it is too late i am constrained to make this an open letter to you for a number of reasons. Sanusi lamido, in a letter sent to president goodluck jonathan.
We have read the press statement by former president olusegun obasanjo on the state of the nation. An account of the nigerian civil war, 1967 to 1970 has generated readership, controversy, comments and further promote interest about the history of the 1967 to 1970 civil war in nigeria and also to provide a bibliography of relevant sources of information on the civil war for wouldbe researchers, librarians, scholars. Obasanjo not saying the truth about jonathan evah punch. This was his first book, and from the initial publication, has remained very controversial.
Obasanjos 18 page letter entitled before it is too late, dated december 2, 20 to the present nigerian president jonathan. One, the current situation and consequent possible outcome dictate that i should, before the door closes on reason and promotion of national interest, alert you to the danger that may be lurking in the corner. The heat has been on since last week when the former president olusegun obasanjo released his new book my watch. Obasanjos grouse with jonathan is personal and it has nothing to do. Ekiti state governor ayodele fayose has described the former president olusegun obasanjo wrote to president muhammadu buhari has a face. Former president olusegun obasanjo witheringly criticizes president goodluck jonathan s governance in an eighteen page, ostensibly private, letter that has been leaked to the press. Goodluck jonathan saying his government is corrup, incompetent and training snippers ahead of 2015 election to kill perceived political opponent. Obasanjos letter to jonathan is inciting and nonsensical. From the letter to expresident shehu shagari, ibrahim babangida where he demanded that his structural adjustment programme, sap, should have a human face goodluck jonathan, the national assembly and the most recent to buhari, obasanjo is apparently in.
The letter of a former nigerian president, olusegun obasanjo, to president goodluck jonathan is almost treasonable and capable of inciting nigerians against the president, a public affairs analyst. His father was amos adigun obaluayesanjo obasanjo bankole and his mother was bernice. Selecting a language below will dynamically change the complete page content to that language. How an incumbent president was defeated in nigeria, written by former presidential spokesman, segun adeniyi, also revealed that jonathan was gripped by the fear that buhari, as president, would jail him or lead him to an early grave.
Tinubu had in an interview with journalists on friday in owerri, the capital of imo state, said that if obasanjo had meant well, he. Obasanjo writes letter to buhari on nigerian insecurity council on. Though he is 100% right about buharis ineptitude, it seems the only nigerian president good enough for obasanjo is olusegun obasanjo. Jonathan to adopt a carrot and stick approach in dealing with the insurgency explaining that conventional military actions based on standard phases of military operations alone. For a former head of government, who should know better, to. Despite effort to stop the book through court order by those loyal to president jonathan, obasanjo still went ahead and launch the book. The agp asked us for a letter formally offering this assistance nb. Buhari is of the same generation as obasanjo, and both were army generals as well as. On 2nd december, this year, an apparently angry and frustrated expresident olusegun obasanjo wrote to president goodluck jonathan, a letter that clearly competes as one of the most acerbic in. Nigerian former president olusegun obasanjo is known for his public letters. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 2. Now we can see clearly the reason jonathan wanted the book killed. Obasanjo lays down a damning appraisal of jonathans leadership, chiding him on his performance on everything from corruption and insecurity to. A second republic minister for mines and steel paul unongo believes the open letter written by former president olusegun obasanjo is.
Former nigerian president obasanjos letter to president. Full text of obasanjos letter to president buhari the. Jonathan orders nhrc to probe allegations of rights abuses. Obasanjos letter and jonathans many sins vanguard news. Asiwaju bola ahmed tinubu, the national leader of the ruling all progressives congress apc, has accused former president olusegun obasanjo of playing politics with his recent statement concerning president muhammadu buhari. President goodluck jonathan replies former president obasanjo december 20th 20 his excellency, chief olusegun obasanjo, gcfr.
For the record, chief obasanjo is a patriot, and he has proven this time and time again. First, obasanjo s language is more respectful in his letter to buhari than it was in his letter to jonathan. He went against all three men during their first tenure. For the record read jonathans letter to obasanjo read jonathans letter to obasanjo on december 22, 20 8. Former president olusegun obasanjo has explained some of the reasons he insisted the immediate past president goodluck jonathan. Former nigerian president obasanjos letter to president goodluck. To obasanjo it does not matter as long as he can control it. Goodluck jonathan was not the president of the country then. President, i am constrained to make this an open letter to you for a number of reasons. Former president olusegun obasanjo witheringly criticizes president goodluck jonathans governance in an eighteen page, ostensibly private, letter that has been leaked to the press. This is a disgusting violation of the common rules of etiquette which speaks to the kind of degeneration that has entered activities at the presidency and. Nigerias president jonathan pens reply to former president obasanjos critique of his administration.
Read jonathans letter to obasanjo read jonathans letter to obasanjo on december 22, 20 8. Nigerias jonathan told not to stand in 2015 by mentor. Obasanjo had accused buhari of condoning corruption in the inner caucus of the presidency, failure to check the wanton killings by fulani herdsmen, a proclivity for. One, the current situation and consequent possible outcome dictate that i. In the 204page book, former president jonathan is himself quoted as saying he could not be held accountable for. Fidelis soriwei the president of ijaw monitoring group, joseph evah, has said former president olusegun obasanjo is not telling the truth about former president goodluck jonathan. Jonathan has failed to deliver on his promises to the nigerian people, stem corruption, promote national unity and. Matthew olusegun aremu obasanjo was born in the village of ibogunolaogun in southwest nigeria.
Less than two weeks ago, former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo wrote an 18page letter to the current president of nigeria, goodluck ebele jonathan, the electronic copy of the open letter has been made available by obasanjos allies. Critical things obasanjo said about jonathan in his book. Obasanjo cant stop criticizing jonathan politics 4 nairaland. Here are six quotes from the former peoples democratic party stalwart. Obasanjo said in the 18page letter titled before it. Expresident olusegun obasanjo full text of obasanjos letter to president jonathan before it is too late i am constrained to make this an open letter to you for a number of reasons. Obasanjo says general buharis success and victory after three previous attempts must be great object lessons for all politicians, particularly in nigeria. Obasanjo writes jonathan, accuses president of lying. Jonathan, gcfr president and commanderinchief of the federal republic of nigeria, presidential villa, asokoro, abuja. Full text of obasanjo s letter to president buhari.
Earlier this month, the former president of nigeria olusegun obasanjo sent an 18page letter to president goodluck ebele jonathan, accusing him of destroying nigeria. The controversial letter from nigerian former head of state. Nigeria row over obasanjo letter to goodluck jonathan bbc news. In 20 he wrote a letter to goodluck jonathan condemning the. President and commanderinchief of the federal republic of nigeria. Former president olusegun obasanjo witheringly criticizes president goodluck jonathans governance in an eighteen page, ostensibly private. Premium times claims to have obtained an 18page letter written by an angry and frustrated former president olusegun obasanjo to president jonathan, accusing the current president of ineptitude and of taking actions calculated at destroying nigeria. Nigerian president goodluck jonathans office hits back at exleader olusegun obasanjo for a provocative letter condemning his leadership. Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 8220 ratings. Obasanjo writes letter to buhari on nigerian insecurity. Full text of fg response to obasanjos letter national. Unilorin used obasanjos open letter to buhari to set exam question for its mass comm 100l students. Following allegations of various human rights violations contained in the 18page letter written by former president olusegun obasanjo to president goodluck jonathan, the president has directed the national human rights commission nhrc to investigate the.