The Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization group has taken to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle to highlight a powerful statement made by former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo. In his bold remark, Obasanjo condemned the denial of an Igbo presidency on the grounds of past secession attempts, calling it unjust and detrimental to the nation’s unity.
According to the post, Obasanjo emphasized that holding the Igbos’ past political grievances against them—especially the attempt to break away from Nigeria during the Biafran war—should not serve as a justification to exclude them from the highest office in the land.
The Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization team resonated with the former President’s remarks, echoing the need for fairness and inclusion in Nigeria’s political landscape. They pointed out that this sentiment is not just about the Igbos, but about fostering national unity and moving beyond historical grudges that continue to divide the nation.
The group’s post on X quickly gained traction, with supporters and political commentators weighing in on the importance of an inclusive and fair political process in Nigeria. Many agreed with the notion that the past should not be used as a weapon to marginalize any ethnic group, especially one as economically and politically vital as the Igbos.
As Nigeria inches closer to its next presidential election, Obasanjo’s statement could further ignite discussions on the need for an equitable distribution of political power across all ethnic groups, with particular attention on the longstanding calls for an Igbo presidency.
This latest development adds to the momentum behind Peter Obi, a leading political figure from the Southeast, whose candidacy represents not just a political choice, but a potential historic shift for the nation.
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