The former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised an alarm, warning that if urgent action is not taken, Nigeria could be headed for disaster.
In a recent letter addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Obasanjo expressed his concern over the state of affairs in the country and the looming danger that the 2023 elections pose.
According to the former president, the current administration has failed to address the various challenges facing the nation, such as insecurity, poverty, and unemployment. He also highlighted the lack of transparency and fairness in previous elections and expressed concern that the same issues could plague the 2023 elections.
Obasanjo called on Buhari and Yakubu to take urgent action to ensure that the 2023 elections are free, fair, and credible. He urged the president to address the root causes of the insecurity and other challenges facing the nation, such as corruption, nepotism, and a lack of good governance.
The former president also urged the INEC chairman to ensure that the commission is independent and free from political interference. He called on Yakubu to take steps to address the issues that plagued previous elections, such as voter intimidation, vote buying, and the manipulation of results.
Obasanjo’s letter has sparked a debate across the nation, with many Nigerians expressing their concern over the state of affairs and the need for urgent action to be taken. Some have criticized the former president, saying that he is only speaking out now because he wants to promote his political interests.
However, regardless of the motivations behind his letter, the issues he has raised are real and pressing. Nigeria is facing significant challenges, and the 2023 elections could make or break the nation. If the elections are not free, fair, and credible, they could deepen the divisions and exacerbate the problems facing the country.
Therefore, it is essential for Buhari and Yakubu to take Obasanjo’s warning seriously and take urgent action to address the issues he has raised. The president must lead the way by addressing the root causes of the nation’s problems and ensuring that his administration is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the people.
The INEC chairman, on his part, must ensure that the commission is independent, free from political interference, and transparent in its operations. He must take steps to address the issues that plagued previous elections and ensure that the 2023 elections are free, fair, and credible.
In conclusion, the 2023 elections are crucial for Nigeria’s future. Therefore, it is essential for all stakeholders to work together to ensure that they are free, fair, and credible. Buhari, Yakubu, and other political leaders must put the nation’s interest first and work towards addressing the various challenges facing the country. Failure to do so could lead to a disaster that would take Nigeria years to recover from.
