This should be recalled that during the launch of his
book in Kenya, OBJ openly endorsed the All Progressives
Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),
despite being member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He also faulted President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration
over its decisions and general performance.
Yesterday been 11 of February, the ex President
allegedly made another memobrable remark when he introduced “My Watch” in London, UK.
Well-known Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji informs that in
London, Obasanjo reinstated his support for Buhari and allegedly warned
Nigerians against dying for a “mediocre performer”.
See The Statement Credited to OBJ below:
“What I said and I maintain that and I will say it again and
I will do it. When the time comes for me to vote, I will consider the track
record of all the candidates that are contesting and I will assess and based on
my assessment for who I believe have the best track record to perform the job
of the Nigerian president, then he will have my vote and if anybody should know
what the job of the Nigerian president requires, I should know.
“And there is no sentiment in the
affairs of Nigeria. Nigeria is a population of 180million and you wouldn’t have
anybody other than one person or two persons that can run the affairs of
Nigeria? What the hell are we talking about? For me there are millions who can
run the affairs of Nigeria that are not even coming out. So why should you die
on behalf of one who is probably performing as a mediocre. With all due
respect. Nigeria, if you love it, you would look for the best for Nigeria and I
don’t believe that at this point in time we have the best.”
It is worth mentioning that reacting
to Obasanjo’s endorsement voiced in Nairobi, the former military Head of State
said he was “happy” with the development.
According to Buhari, OBJ’s move will ensure more support
for his candidacy.