He Is A Disgrace!! Anenih, Bode George, Military React To Obasanjo’s Tearing His PDP Membership Card

In reaction to former president Obasanjo tearing up his People’s Democratic Party membership and subsequent expulsion by the party in Ogun state, top chieftains within the party have issued statement regarding the scenario.

Chief Bode George, who is the leader of the party in Lagos state, has urged Obasanjo to remember that his own tenure was not perfect, advising him to play the role of an elder statesman.

He further said it was sad that he could support the presidential ambition of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Maj Gen Muhammadu Buhari despite his knowledge (Obasanjo) that the incumbent, President Goodluck Jonathan is a better candidate.

“As a Christian, it is emphasised when Jesus Christ said judge not so that you yourself will not be judged. The judgement is no longer about criticising Jonathan’s policies but he has gone to the extent of saying ‘Buhari will jail you that is why you are afraid’.

“I am holding my breath because in this part of the world, you talk to elders with respect that is why I cannot express myself properly. Baba (Obasanjo) is not a young man. He became the head of states at the age of 39 and he should be about 85 now. I think he should graciously fade away into the midnight.

In his own submission, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih, has said the party would notmiss Obasanjo following his expulsion from the party earlier today.

He stated this while responding to questions from State House reporters who besieged him just as he concluded a meeting with the president and party chiefs at the Aso Rock Villa.

According to him, Obasanjo has the right to join any political party since he is a Nigerian and won’t be missed.

“To us leaders, it is not a loss,” he said and walked away.

Meanwhile, the military has expressed its dismay at the conduct of the ex-president describing him as an embarrassment to an institution he ought to be representing.
In a message posted on its Facebook page, the Defence Headquarters described statements made by the former president as false and accused him of politicizing serious national security and military issues.

“The Defence Headquarters has noted the remarks of a former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as reported in the media stating his views on perceived state of the armed forces and the roles being allegedly played by the military in the nation’s political process in recent times.

“It is however noteworthy that most of his utterances lately indicate an attitude of playing to the gallery or indulging in politicisation of serious national security or military affairs. For instance, the comments credited to Chief Obasanjo alleging that the postponement of the General Elections was to enable President Jonathan use the Service Chiefs to plot a tenure extension, is to say the least, very surprising.

“It is surprising indeed, considering the fact that the retired General chose to ignore the clarification and emphatic assurances of non-partisanship of the military as declared in a DHQ statement on the position of the Armed Forces in the ongoing political activities. His motive as usual remains unknown but it is certainly less than noble or well intentioned. We dare say again that Chief Obasanjo’s assertions are false.

“Much as the military desires to respect the old General and his views, it has become necessary to point out that his conduct and unguarded utterances of late has fallen short of the standard of discipline expected of an individual who has had the privilege of service in the military and risen to the status of a General.

“The behaviour of retired General Obasanjo has been so unbecoming and continues to constitute a serious embarrassment to the military before all who have reasonably and rightly adjudged the essence of military background in terms of the high value and standard it tends to contribute to statesmanship.

“We feel constrained to remind the old General that the world has moved beyond that parochial and self-adulating reasoning and mindset which he seems stuck to. Indeed, he needs to be told that by virtue of their better training, exposure, education, assessment and environment, the military personnel of today are already far beyond his level in their appreciation of democracy and it’s indispensability for the stable and prosperous society which Nigerians cherish.”