By Emma Ogbuehi
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed reports linking him with floating any political party. He is also done with partisan politics, according to a release from his media office.
A national newspaper (not TheNiche), had accused the former president of toying with a new political platform, adding that he was working with three ex-governors on the project ahead 2023 general elections.
But in a statement on Monday. Obasanjo described the report as false. His rebuttal was contained in a statement by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi. According him, there is no plan to float a new political party now or in near future, mocking those behind the allegation as fit for psychiatric attention.
The release stated in part: “Upon hearing of this latest fabricated report, Chief Obasanjo said “In my part of the world, when you say goodnight in a place, you do not go back there and say good evening. The one who reported that may need to visit Yaba Left. And those who believe it can believe that their mothers are men.
“I’m done with partisan politics but by my position in Nigeria and in Africa and without being immodest and indeed in the world my door must be opened and it is open to any individual or group of individuals who want to seek my opinion, view or advice on any issue or matter and I will respond to the best of my ability, without being part of that individual or group.
“If anything, Chief Obasanjo’s political party today is the party of Nigerians facing insecurity, unemployment, hunger, poverty, and various other challenging issues. It is the party of Nigeria which must be saved, kept wholesomely united in peace, security, equity, development and progress.
“Let those who want to use the back door to force Chief Obasanjo to return to partisan politics respect his choice to remain a non-partisan statesman.
“On his part, the former President will continue to perform his role as a statesman focused on providing counsel, support, or solutions wherever possible in Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world.”