by Damilola Jagun
An Anglican Bishop is displeased with former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, over his recent verbal attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan.
According to Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward Osuegbu, the incessant criticism of the president by Obasanjo, is “unfair, uncharitable and shocking”.
Bishop Osuegbu, while speaking with the Vanguard, claimed that Obasanjo had done “similar or worse things while in office”.
“Some of us who have been watching for many years now, know that it is the kettle calling the pot black. Obasanjo did similar things he is accusing the incumbent of and even worse.”
He said: “Possibly, Chief Obasanjo wants to drag the President down or wants him to go on his knees and coming to the retired army general to beg for support. That is most unfair.”
“They do not make noise if their advice is not taken by the incumbent. It is also noteworthy that no former President of the USA has ever castigated President Barrack Obama. This does not mean that Obama is infallible.”
Furthermore, Osuegbu stated that American leaders respected the office of the President, while in Nigeria, reverse is the case.
“In our own case, a former president is at the fore front of criticizing, castigating and attacking an incumbent President with a view to destroying the system.”
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