The Digest:
Senator Orji Kalu has directly accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of telling a "naked lie" by denying he ever pursued an unconstitutional third term in office.
Key Points:
- Kalu stated that Obasanjo personally invited him to the Presidential Villa to inform him of the third-term plan.
- He claimed the former president's recent public denial was a "naked fallacy," insisting many key figures from that era are alive and know the truth.
- The senator alleged that money, including a sum of N50 million, was shared among lawmakers to gain support for the constitutional amendment.
- He said his refusal to accept the funds and his opposition to the plan led to his fallout with Obasanjo.
- Kalu asserted that he informed international leaders, including George Bush and Nelson Mandela, about the scheme.
- He claimed Obasanjo tried to justify the move by citing long-serving leaders like Libya's Muammar Gaddafi.
- Kalu framed his opposition as a defense of the constitution and democratic principles, not personal animosity.
Sources: The Cable
