Ebun Francis |
Nigeria’s two time leader, former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday warned members of the coalition for New Nigeria (CNM)to be prepared to go to prison in their attempt to enthrone a new leadership culture in the country.
The elder statesman and convener of the group who also called for an examination of the head of anyone who wants things to continue the way they are presently, made the comment while inaugurating the Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) in Oyo state.
“Take note, they will threaten you, but don’t be discouraged. It is only cowards who run away from the war front. Having gone this far, I won’t leave you dry. Get your PVC. I don’t think anybody can threaten me again. Remember I have been to prison for an offence I do not know anything about,” he said.
“I don’t think at my age, I should continue to complain and not find solution. It came in my statement on the 3rd of January that CNM was made out of the reality of the situation in Nigeria, deep thought, and reasonable consideration. CNM is to find solution to the situation we have found ourselves.”
He also asked members of the movement to get their permanent voter cards (PVCs) and be ready to rescue the country in 2019.
He said, “the God who performed wonders sometime ago, will again perform wonders”.
“If anybody wants this situation to continue, his head must be examined. Those of you who have been victimized by the situation and want the situation to continue can’t be friends of Nigeria.”
“Everybody must be determined to rescue Nigeria, it may not be easy, however… We have seen in this country, where five political parties endorsed a single person and God was laughing and knew what he would do. If we are leaving everything to God, we must do our best. Get your PVCs and encourage others.”
Obasanjo urged members of CNM to remain even as he assured them that he would not abandon them half-way.