Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he
has forgiven his ex-vice-president Atiku Abubakar and other persons
perceived to have offended him.
Abubakar who was vice president to Obasanjo between 1999 and 2007 was believed to have scuttled his boss’ attempt to get a third-term in office in 2006.
But while reacting to the request of the Northern Youth Leaders Forum at the end of a two-day meeting in Abeokuta yesterday, Obasanjo said as a leader and father, he did not harbour any ill-feelings against anyone.
He added that if there was anyone who felt otherwise, he had forgiven such a person.
“On the request that you made yesterday, I do not have any grudge against anybody. And if there is any, I have forgiven all as a father,” he said.
Obasanjo commended the group for coming to Abeokuta to seek a way forward for the country, stressing that “Since 2003, the effort of your group has been noteworthy. I’m happy that you have also increased in number. Let me appreciate all your support since 2003 and urge you to continue by ensuring that credible leaders are elected in 2015.”
The leader of the delegation and NYLF national chairman, Elliot Afiyo said “The leadership is in Abeokuta to visit our Baba to identify with his vision for our great country, Nigeria.
“We have come to you (Obasanjo) as a father, indeed, an elder statesman for sure, an advanced citizen par excellence, an honest and forthright leader, courageous and bold democrat, loving and compassionate.”
He noted that with such positive attributes, Obasanjo had no option than “to chastise and later forgive and embrace both the good and bad characters.
“In view of this, we humbly request that you forgive your former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for whatever political sin or offence he might have committed against you. We bow ourselves before you on his behalf and plead for mercy and understanding.”
The NYLF national chairman, however, added that their plea for Atiku “does not in any way stop you (Obasanjo) from charting any noble political course for the nation come 2015.”
The group also solicited the support of the former president in finding lasting solution to the incessant violence in the country, particularly the Boko Haram insurgence in the North East and the communal clashes in Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Taraba and Kogi states.
Afiyo stated that the Forum had unanimously decided to consult Obasanjo “as the oracle of a better Nigeria before taking any decision because of our numerical strength of over 12million registered members.”
He assured that the position of the group “will definitely shape the direction of any election as witnessed in 2003, 2007 and 2011.”
Abubakar who was vice president to Obasanjo between 1999 and 2007 was believed to have scuttled his boss’ attempt to get a third-term in office in 2006.
But while reacting to the request of the Northern Youth Leaders Forum at the end of a two-day meeting in Abeokuta yesterday, Obasanjo said as a leader and father, he did not harbour any ill-feelings against anyone.
He added that if there was anyone who felt otherwise, he had forgiven such a person.
“On the request that you made yesterday, I do not have any grudge against anybody. And if there is any, I have forgiven all as a father,” he said.
Obasanjo commended the group for coming to Abeokuta to seek a way forward for the country, stressing that “Since 2003, the effort of your group has been noteworthy. I’m happy that you have also increased in number. Let me appreciate all your support since 2003 and urge you to continue by ensuring that credible leaders are elected in 2015.”
The leader of the delegation and NYLF national chairman, Elliot Afiyo said “The leadership is in Abeokuta to visit our Baba to identify with his vision for our great country, Nigeria.
“We have come to you (Obasanjo) as a father, indeed, an elder statesman for sure, an advanced citizen par excellence, an honest and forthright leader, courageous and bold democrat, loving and compassionate.”
He noted that with such positive attributes, Obasanjo had no option than “to chastise and later forgive and embrace both the good and bad characters.
“In view of this, we humbly request that you forgive your former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for whatever political sin or offence he might have committed against you. We bow ourselves before you on his behalf and plead for mercy and understanding.”
The NYLF national chairman, however, added that their plea for Atiku “does not in any way stop you (Obasanjo) from charting any noble political course for the nation come 2015.”
The group also solicited the support of the former president in finding lasting solution to the incessant violence in the country, particularly the Boko Haram insurgence in the North East and the communal clashes in Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Taraba and Kogi states.
Afiyo stated that the Forum had unanimously decided to consult Obasanjo “as the oracle of a better Nigeria before taking any decision because of our numerical strength of over 12million registered members.”
He assured that the position of the group “will definitely shape the direction of any election as witnessed in 2003, 2007 and 2011.”
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