Former President Olusegun Obasnjo, is canvassing a new Nigeria based on the principles of democracy, equity, justice, mutual respect, egalitarianism, good governance, federal character, merit and competence, as he believes there are Nigerians in all walks of life, from all ethnic groups, religious groups, cultural groups, political groups and across age and gender who will work genuinely and sincerely for the emergence of a new Nigeria.
Obasanjo spoke on Friday at the 2020 Annual Sobo Sowemimo Lecture, held at the Abeokuta Club in Abeokuta, therefore called for an end to what he labeled as papering over the obvious cracks in Nigeria’s polity.
Adding that, all well-meaning Nigerians to speak out because, remaining silent makes us accomplices and irresponsibly so, papering over the cracks will not solve the problems, neither will tearing up disintegration.
Noting that, solution lies in men and women imbued with courage, nationalism, patriotism, commitment, foresight and love in critical mass to spearhead the crusade of new Nigeria.
