- Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has said it was not his plan to join politics but he joined to serve the people and humanity
- Obasanjo further noted that the rising military coup in the African continent can only be stopped when the leaders stop doing what the people are tired about
- According to the former president, the youth should try to join politics and served humanity
Abeokuta, Ogun – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he found himself in politic and that politics was not what he planned for.
The former president made the revelation while speaking to a group of youths under the umbrella of Africa for Africa Youth Initiative (A4A), at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, The Nation reported.

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Obasanjo explains why youths must join politics
According to the former Nigerian leader, he joined politics because of the love he has for his people and humanity.
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He then called on the youth to ensure that they join politics to serve the people and humanity.
Obasanjo said:
“Politics is about service. You must give service. Nobody is too old or too young or too poor to give service. When we begin to give quality service, then we shall have qualitative governance.”
Why military are taking over in some African country, Obasanjo explains
The former President then commented on the growing military coup in Africa in the recent time, adding that leaders at all level should avoid any situations that lead to military come back in the continent.
He maintained that the new development in the black world indicated that the people are fed up with some things in their countries and they are on the search for liberators.
The former general commented:
“The rising cases of military coups in Africa show that the people are tired of some things in their countries and in need of liberators.”
Though you have two children for me, you’re not my wife: Obasanjo disowns Taiwo
Legit.ng earlier reported that Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has denied one Taiwo Obasanjo, who claimed to be the wife of the former General and apologised on his behalf over his statement on traditional rulers in Oyo State.
The impostor called on the traditional rulers to forgive the former president for asking them to stand up and have their seats like primary school pupils at a function in Oyo State.
Source: Legit.ng