He also criticised the Nigeria’s leadership, describing many past and present officeholders as “ill-prepared, satanic, and self-centered.”
Obasanjo accused them of using public office for personal enrichment while leaving the country worse than they met it.
The former Head of State made these remarks in his newly released book, “Nigeria: Past and Future”, unveiled as part of his 88th birthday celebrations last week.
In the book, he detailed how many governors and presidents obtained billions of naira in loans before assuming office, believing they could easily repay them from public funds once elected.
“How do you explain the situation of a governor who owed billions before election, yet within two years in office, without running any business, he cleared all his debts?” Obasanjo wrote.
Instead, he proposed an alternative model —Afrodemocracy — which he believes would better reflect Africa’s unique history, culture, and governance needs.
“If the West, where liberal democracy originated, complains about its flaws, then we should be wise enough to introspect and develop a system that works for Africa,” he added. (SaharaReporters)
