Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that the battle to sack President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 may not be easy, but with God Almighty it will be possible.
He therefore called on Nigerians to be determined and courageous in order to ensure that the nation is rescued from the grips of the current administration.
Obasanjo who made the declaration on Saturday during the inauguration of the Oyo State Chapter of the Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) in Ibadan said he would not abandon the people in fighting the battle.
He vowed to fight the battle to the finish.
His words: “Everybody must be determined to rescue Nigeria; it may not be easy, however, the God who performed wonders sometime ago will again perform wonders. We have (seen), in this country, where five political parties endorsed a single person and God was laughing and knew what he would do. If we are leaving everything to God, we must do our best. Get your PVCs and encourage others.”
Calling for courage in the task ahead, Obasanjo said they would be threatened but they should not be discourage
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“Take note, they will threaten you, but don’t be discouraged. It is only cowards who run away from the war front. Having gone this far, I won’t leave you dry. Get your PVC. I don’t think anybody can threaten me again. Remember I have been to prison for an offence I do not know anything about.
“I don’t think at my age, I should continue to complain and not find solution. It came in my statement on the 3rd of January that CNM was made out of the reality of the situation in Nigeria, deep thought and reasonable consideration. CNM is to find solution to the situation we have found ourselves,” he said.
The former president who expressed passion about the need to change the tide of things in the country said only those that were mad would want the present situation to remain.
“If anybody wants this situation to continue, his head must be examined. Those of you who have been victimized by the situation and want the situation to continue can’t be friends of Nigeria,” he declared.
He said the movement would go into alliance with other groups of the same leaning in order to achieve the goal set.
According to him, the youth should be given priority and made to hold key positions.
He also said women should be allowed to function well in the movement.
The co-ordinator of the state chapter of the movement, Olayiwola Olakojo, in his reaction said the words of the former president should be taken seriously.
Said he: “He is indeed our Messiah. Kindly reflect on all his involvements in all governments, globally and nationally. He is indeed the father of modern Nigeria. As the foremost statesman, he has always wanted the best for Nigeria. His comments and observations on the past and present administration are just for the progress and development of our country.”
