Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum in the US, criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, calling him "Baba-go-slow." Obasanjo blamed Nigeria’s worsening crisis on corruption, mismanagement, and leadership failures, emphasizing the nation’s descent into chaos and underdevelopment.
In a scathing address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, former President Olusegun Obasanjo referred to President Bola Tinubu as “Baba-go-slow” and criticized the current state of Nigeria. Obasanjo lamented the country's worsening condition, attributing the situation to leadership failure and state capture.
Obasanjo, while discussing Nigeria’s struggles, highlighted the effects of widespread corruption, insecurity, and division. He stated that these issues have led the nation into chaos and underdevelopment. Drawing from Chinua Achebe's 1983 work The Trouble with Nigeria, Obasanjo emphasized that the root cause of Nigeria’s troubles is a failure in leadership. According to Obasanjo, the nation's problems are not due to its people or resources but rather a lack of effective leadership willing to set a personal example.
The former president further criticized the administration under Tinubu, describing it as confirming Nigeria's "failing state" status, citing pervasive corruption, mismanagement, and injustice. Despite these challenges, Obasanjo expressed hope for the future, though he warned that true change could only come through accountable and responsible leadership.
Obasanjo’s comments come at a time when Nigeria continues to grapple with economic difficulties, insecurity, and political instability, with many citizens calling for decisive leadership to address these pressing issues.
