Reacting to the recent comments by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, alleging that President Jonathan has a grand plan to ensure he wins the presidential election 'through hook or crook', the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused the former President of trying to play God.
Addressing journalists on Sunday, the Director of Media and Publicity of the campaign organsiation, Femi Fani-Kayode, refuted the allegations stating that Obasanjo is only trying to play God. The former Aviation Minister said the problem between both leaders was personal and had nothing to do with Nigeria. He therefore called on the former President to leave Nigeria out of the issues between him and the President.
“The bottom line is this: President Obasanjo’s grouse with President Jonathan is personal and it has nothing to do with Nigeria. He should leave Nigeria out of it and let us all be. If he has a personal score to settle with Jonathan he should not do so at the expense of the peace and stability of Nigeria. If he wants to stop Jonathan then let him attempt to do so through the democratic process and through the ballot box and not through foul and unconstitutional means.
“We said it before and we will say it again: gone are the days that any President can be tele-guided and controlled because we have all come of age. We continue to hold President Obasanjo in high esteem but his recent actions and utterances are beyond the pale. He has been unfair to Jonathan, to Nigeria and even to himself.
“Most importantly the days of intimidating others with his harsh words and overbearing influence are long over. Obasanjo is not God. Only God is God and He alone determines the fortunes of men and the destiny of nations.”
The PDP spokesperson said Chief Obasanjo was only angry after unsuccessfully trying to control and tele-guide President Jonathan.
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