Obasanjo: Nigeria in Chains Under Tinubu’s Leadership

• Obasanjo made the remarks on Friday at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while hosting southern leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who visited as part of their 2027 election consultations.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced serious concern over Nigeria’s current state under President Bola Tinubu, saying the nation is in “bondage” due to worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and divisive leadership.

Obasanjo made the remarks on Friday at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while hosting southern leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who visited as part of their 2027 election consultations.

He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and engaged, warning that apathy could enable unqualified, self-serving leaders to stay in power. Obasanjo emphasized the urgent need for a patriotic leader to steer the country in a better direction.

“We are in bondage. Let us keep watching the situation, but more importantly, let us pray that God delivers us,” Obasanjo said, according to The Guardian.

While distancing himself from partisan politics, Obasanjo reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s progress, lamenting the ethnic nature of politics and the lack of a truly national leader.

“I belong to no party. Nigeria is my political party. I only care about the country’s progress,” he said.

“We have had Fulani Nigerian presidents, Hausa Nigerian presidents, Yoruba Nigerian presidents… but we’ve yet to have a true Nigerian president, one for all, not just their tribe. Until we do, our problems will remain,” he said.