Former
President Olusegun Obasanjo has beckoned on Nigerians not to hand over the nation
to ‘thieves and hooligans.’
Speaking on
Tuesday as former President Goodluck Jonathan presented his book, ‘My
Transition Hours,’ Obasanjo said if the nation’s democracy was handed over to
those in such categories, they could use it as a weapon against the people.
The former
president noted that democracy can only be sustained in the country if only
power is in the hands of ‘Democrats’.
Obasanjo
said, “There is still no substitute for democracy when all is said and done. It
fosters peace. It builds and does not destroy. It unifies, rather than divides.
“But all
these can only happen if democracy is in the hands of democrats. If it is in
the hands of thieves and hooligans, they can use it as a weapon. We should
ensure hooligans don’t get it.
“Let us
continue to make Nigeria cool and calm.”
He commended
Jonathan for his peaceful retirement, adding that the post-office life which
Jonathan was enjoying was one that all must crave for.
He also
advised him not to be found wanting in serving his community, state, Nigeria,
Africa and the world.
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