Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, today Nov. 26th rubbished the National Assembly, saying it is an Assembly of looters
and thieves. He said this while speaking at the public presentation of the autobiography of Justice Mustapha Akanbi, in Abuja. Some of what he said below...
"Apart from shrouding the remunerations of the National Assembly in
opaqueness and without transparency, they indulge in extorting money
from departments, contractors and ministries in two ways"
"They do so during visits to their projects and programmes and in the
process of budget approval when they build up budgets for ministries
and departments, who agree to give it back to them in contracts that
they do not execute. They do similar things during their inquiries.”
"Corruption in the National Assembly also includes what they
call constituency projects which they give to their agents to execute
but invariably, full payment is made with little or no job done. In all this, if the executive is not absolutely above board, the
offending members of the National Assembly resort to subtle or open
threat, intimidation and blackmail. When the executive pay the huge
money, normally in millions of dollars, all is quiet in form of
whitewashed reports that fail to deal effectively with the issues
investigated.”
"When the guard is the thief, only God can keep the house safe and
secure. But I am optimistic that sooner than later, we will
overcome. God will give us guards of integrity and honesty with the fear of God and genuine love of their people and their country.
“Today, there is no institution of government that is not riddled
with corruption, not even the military. As the people cry out, where
then is the salvation.” Obasanjo said
Source:
Premium Times
112 comments:
Gbam... Baba iyabo says it all. Mc BABA OLOYE SAYS SAYS SO VIA OPAEYIN AND ALOMBO
True talk baba.. valentinechisom7@gmail.com
They kw themselves!!
Wendy William says that u re old (70 and above) u can always say anything and always get away with it. Baba is really having fun with his words at old age
Including him jor.
Linda abeg if you wanna sleep just let me know so I can sleep too because am still holding my phone at my hands jut to comment, I really need the money so bad. The money is will save a soul like me, good night and sweet dreams to everybody out there. Valentinechisom7@gmail.com
Baba you hv been loose wit words lately. Just support #GEJ
Lilchinnie@gmail.com
Shut what ya saying..you are there father in the act...ole
Funny!! What did he do differently wen he was on seat??
All of una go start 2 confess one afta d other...and na mad man na him dey know mad man. The time is now
Bia dis old yoruba man no go go rest????? Biko jee choo onye ga ele gi nka! Wedon hear!
true
Dear mr ex president..things is we already know this people are thieves but my question is what did u really do about unemployment during ur tenure dat ur talking about and truth be told isn't it this same house u shared this countries money for 3rd term bid?
Well Spoken Old Man,
I comment my reserve...
Obj you were also a thief like them too. You know yourselves.
Hehhehe...well said sir iyanufemi2@gmail.com
Hmmmm bt most all what he says is true.
So as in what is his point here?as I'm he does not no all dis tins wen he was d president.rabish! #kellywester#
Speak Baba!!! Love you. Mmuah!
Baba v spoken n yall shuld read inbtw d lines n kw who his candidate his cos he jst said it wifout reali sayin t.
~@iamjbankz SA to President Jonathan 2015~
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Baba is frustrated because they refuse to pass ur third term request,old farmer
Sigh
#TeddyBearHead
You are right!
Linda please hook me up with Ella John aka face of lib. I like her so much
Lolzzzz. Hmconcept2000@gmail.com
Oh please he should shut his old mouth up and give himself a lil respect by going to hide in his farm quietly! Was it not his administration that started this whole mess? When he that is talking now was distributing hard earned money/resources that could have been used to pay salaries,build infrastructures/bring development etc to legislatures to push his third term agenda he didn't know then that they were thieves right?! God will punish him n all these politicians who instead of fostering the good of this nation have sort to satisfy their own selfish interests!
The foundation is poor, so corrupt.
When the root is weak/ timid, it can't stand a test of time. The government careless about us & we enslaves ourselves indirectly...
#Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE
Baba is speaking d truth.. Doz lawmakers are 2 shameless...
BaBa keyina! D only baba dat talks without fear for no one.. Hehe
Well said
Hmmmm
Kettle callin pot black...All bastards... Ndi ala
Dis man suddenly becomes a pastor at 11th hour oga cool down we knw ur story
They learned from the best. #ittakesonetoknowone.
Why d open attack on d National Assembly it's obvious u r still bitter them over ur botched 3rd term agenda which wus thrown out by d same law makers u bribed through ur cronies, Ibrahim Mantua and co.Jonathan has replied u now it's d turn of d law makers to receive a backlash, as good as this open criticism and attacks may b, it is coming from d wrong person.Only a thief knows a thief.
Iyanufemi2@gmail.com
they say monkey see monkey do they learnt from u nd ur group
Pot calling kettle black
This is the Usual pattern of Retired godfathers in Nigerian Politricks!!! When their puppets/boys taste power and refuse to do the bidding of the master/godfather who put them in power, the godfather/master becomes a philosopher/pastor!
Obasanjo tricked Northerners with the Yaradua/Jonathan ticket, he knew Yaradua was terminally ill and at his death Jonathan would ascend the throne and he campaigned tirelessly for them.
From the word go the candidate Obasanjo was campaigning for was Jonathan but he shielded it by using Yaradua because he thought the ijaw boy that had no shoes would be his puppet, now he is accusing the "head of being bad, he (Obasanjo) has serious questions to answer because he put him there and vouched for his integrity.
Secondly Obasanjo was also a corrupt president and would have stayed for 3rd term had Nigerians not fought tooth and nail to kick him out.
Thirdly the issue of high salaries of legislators(Nigerian legislators are the highest paid in the world) started in Obasanjo's administration and as president he didn't see anything wrong with it so why is he speaking now?
Obasanjo should go and seat down jor!!he is morally incapacitated!
If he is now calling them thievies and looters he is their chief because he, ibb they all started these corrupt leadership and he is coming now to give them names how did he made all his money, ole.............
If they are thievies and looters he is their chief he is the one with ibb who started all this corrupt tag been use to know Nigerians all over the world now. how did he made his money onye oshi he should go and sit for one corner. 99 and half % of his money is nigeria money which he looted in the past.the rot of God and all the innocent blood he has shedded will always be hurting him.
Who introduced Ghana must go into the house? See pot calling kettle black ooh. Nigeria we hail thee!!!
A man who supported such corrupt ideas when he was in power for 8 years and even seeked extension is now coming to wash their dirty linens in public.. nonsense. he should go and sit down in his ota mansion built on stolen funds and keep shut!
Birds of a feather. Like he's innocent.
During his time things were bad now things are worsen everyday every artiste now wants to be in house of rep to steal money God help us dis nigeria I don't know y I came from it if I can change is to be black and Africa true cos too much memememe in dat country everyone for him/herself no more trying to save d country for peace, or for d poor just to eat and eat until u end up in d news dead or alive with crime u are commiting #Don'tjudgements# Listening to tupac Some things never change
It is indeed an assembly of thieves, looters"
But why must Baba have to rubbish them when he is an head sponsor in the crisis befalling political war in the country
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obasanjo is right on this.the lawmakers are a lawless group of people
Pls has anybody noticed the decrease in power supply recently and yet the power holding company keeps increasing the bill after the privatization of Nepa.A situation whereby the tariff has been increased with over 300% for a service hardly delivered by the Phcn?
In festac we hardly enjoy electricity for complete 12hrs in a week and we pay exorbitant ammount .
No wonder Tony ELumelu ,Otedola,kalu the rest cabal have been listed among the latest billionaires by Forbe.
The rich getting richer while the poor getting poorer.
This TAN AGENDA is really working for the CABAL ooo.
God dey!!!
See kettle calling pot black..😄...
U mean OBJ is still carrying his 3rd term bid beef in his hrt...hmmmm, his a very unforgiving person...
Baba talking from experience!
Baba is talking from experience
We know them.this was the reason why they wanted to impeached baba. We know how much Baba left for Yara /Jonan administration.
They gangs of robbers, they are thieves.Theyvare dirty.Don't you people see their pictures on the fence.
See the way they were suspended on the gate
We have watch a video of one of them hidding money inside his cap
We you here Senator/honorable so and so shout BARAWO .oooooo
Baba what makes u diff na,u all d same.linda abeg dey post ma comments
Hahaha ode nie lol
Thatvis why they are standing behind Jinah
Theyvare both shop and chop Robbers
If you know how much of Dollars/naira these thieves control you will weep for Nigeria
But I know one day is coming they will pay back
This Ota baboon is suddenly looking look, he looks younger, but what is he saying sef? Phewwwww.
no b lie
dat is d real comander in baba i thank u once again
I don’t understand how our leaders reason a times. We the citizenry are crying about the corruption that is going on in this country, yet some personalities gathered somewhere in the name of FEC approving 9.6billion to be spent on stove (stomach infrastructure) before next year election. Where are we heading to? I pity my dear country. As Nigerians, We need to act fast and safe this entity from total extinction because it has collapsed already.
'When the guard is the thief...' Coming from a former guard, this is really comforting. (Notice that this is sarcasm)
Like I said yesterday,you aren't being transparent with your posts.becareful my dear,this people will rubbish you.your headline indicts only the NASS.I'm sure you understand English."if the executive is not absolutely above board, the offending members of the National Assembly resort to subtle or open threat, intimidation and blackmail"
what the sentence in quote stipulates is clear,IF THE EXECUTIVE IS NOT ABOVE BOARD.meaning if the head sef dey rotten.
you can only blackmail someone that has something to hide.
report objectively.God bless you.
True talk
hmmmmm ....well spoken ride on baba may u liv long sir....god bless.
Kettle calling pot black!!! Thief thief in felavoice##
Wht difference did u mak , or ws it becos you brought GSM and pay our dept...apart frm that nothing change, ordinary people are still very poor... You even made ur daughter a minister rubbish
Is he not 1 of dem, anyways true talk. J.ofenor@gmail.com
Ahn ahn! Baba fear God oooo....Hey pot, meet kettle!
He is trying to be relevant. Everybody knows the problems of this country. Unfortunately when he was offered the opportunity to change things as President , he didnt.
Baba iyabo, much as we respect your frankness, you imposed the present crop of leaders on us against popular wish. Olasavie@yahoo.com
No need to use gutter language on someone who can be you grandfather. Truth be told if it wasn't for OBJ the GSM and credit your able to use to abuse him wont be possible. I was a critique of all Nigerian past leaders but when you analyse what OBJ did in his tenure you will realise thar so far he is the best Nigeria has had. Heck people were even trading in shares during his tenure. Or is it the debt cancellation. Or the huge federal reserve he left on his departure. OBJ even ordered the materials to build the infrastructure for electric, Yar'dua i heard cancelled it on assuming power we heard. So give a little RESPECT. Yeah there are leaders who eat and still produce results. Can you say that for the current president, rated one of the richest leader in the world.
Anyway regarding the HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY can we really afford to run this type of system ofgovernment. Their salary is huge and besides they are getting in the way of projects being implemented. WHY DO GOVERNORS RUSH TO BECOME SENATORS ONCE they have finished their tenure. That says it all.
OBJ IS correct and one feels the system of government practised in Nigeria needs to be abolished. Real federalism where each region is empowered and not controlled by the central (federal govt) needs to be practised.
Better yet split the country and lets develop accordingly.
NOW LINDA IKEJI PLS POST MY COMMENT. What is the point in writing comments if your not going to post. Bet you've heard that a few times pls dont be known for it. Many thanks
National assembly are thieves and looters including obasanjo and his daughter
Let him talk joor... we are listening.
OBJ was nt better.....
Linda were are the winners of LB giveaway na!!! HAI!!!
Sir....Every politicians are thief
Lol....which money.... where were u on mon?
Kpele...
Birds of same feathers flock 2geda! U knw all dis nd u let it go during ur time so y open up now? Una neva confess finish o. Still waiting 2 hear more
He is also one of them.
Baba ooo. richard.yinka190@gmail.com
Hypocrisy, he is not better than any of them, he is also guilty as charged. What did he do when he was the president?, i guess he stole also.
Rubbish!!, I hate African politics. mtsheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeW!
Mostly,everybody want linda to post the luck winner of ds Nov freebie,y can't we help her by dominating more money for her to b able to Gve more pple money ( 4times in a month),God will alwys bless a cheerful giver nd God will alwys Bless u linda with a Good hubby nd Kids.I praying to God ds day to Gve me a Good job.And going to dominate more to her. I love linda
Gracenot2001@yahoo.com
Dat's d truth!none of ds law maker have d interest of Ss country at hrt,more curses on their children,children,as for obj if one person tries to make things work and many are destroying it,how do u expect to see work bin done,obj is a great man who has done so much for ds country,u ll only see ds if u are intelligent not just a talker, pls let all put political interest aside
Is he any different? I hold him responsible for all the mess Nigeria is in today.
He is included
"When the guard is the thief, only God can keep the house safe and secure. But I am optimistic that sooner than later, we will overcome. God will give us guards of integrity and honesty with the fear of God and genuine love of their people and their country.
HE SAID IT ALL.
Nawa o!
God help us
He said the truth but Obasanjo is an EVIL man and a BIG hypocrite . Wickedness run through his vain. I wasn't surprised when his daughter Iyabo tore him to pieces in her letter. He should give his life to Christ before he dies.
What did obasanjo achieve with the money from the high oil price during his regime.he is as guity as the lawmakers.By the way,obasanjo should address the allegation made by his son that he is sleeping with his wife
why do Nigerian love attacking personality and not the issue on ground. The issue is that a lot of corruption is going on in the nation, billion of dollars are stolen annually lets attack the devil call corruption and stop it rather than taking sides.
@taibat. haven't we fasted and prayer enough? did Burkina Faso fast and prayer to chase out their corrupt leaders?
Baba said the truth he was there before,but who cares to listen?
even u baba u join them.
Or baba, abi you dey talk because the present crop of members no wan chop their money with you again?? Anyway e bi so!
I can't fault Obasanjo in this...
But I recall that it was during his regime that the bastardization of the NASS was inaugurated...
His regime inaugurated the GMG syndrome...
It is recalled that each time OBJ wanted to have his way with the NASS, while in office, he brooked no compunctions in spoiling them silly with dollar-stuffed GMGs....
So his new found penchant for righteous indignation against every one in government today sounds to me like playing to the gallery...
OBJ ran the most corrupt govt. in the world ever!!!!
Regardless, it isn't bad though that today the pot has awoken to be calling kettle black!!!!
When you see them shout
Senator looters
Honourable armed robber
Senator Barawoooooo
Honorable oleeeeeeeeeeeeeee
That is what they are.
A time is coming in Nigeria that all of them will be dressing like woman to escape to Bene
Republic.
Just a little while
They will pay back ,They will pay back , They will pay back .
Nigerians have ll their record both male andvFemales
He made dem
Obasanjo should rule this country again
I agree with you Baba.These law-makers or law-breakers are selfish and corrupt,always looking for what will enter their pockets.They can do anything including jumping the fence and the gate to remain there.
HE SHOULD TAKE SEVERAL SEATS, ABEG!
OBJ i see u.
OBJ should kindly stop ranting or i advise he be sent to a proper old peoples home if his otta farm is not conducive to his remaining silent. He has the guts to accuse GEJ. OBJ single handedly installed yaradua and GEJ for his own selfish reasons and interests obviously because he was afraid of people he felt might "rock" the boat to his detriment on his exit from aso rock.
We all knew they were not the best options when OBJ was leaving but he imposed them .if we have anyone to blame for the problems in nigeria today it is OBJ. The sooner he keeps quiet the better for this country unless he can undo the damage he has already done . He was saved from abacha's gallows , he may not be so lucky in future if he continues in this path.
Were there is no vision the people perish.Nigeria has been so unlucky to have be governed by mediocres and political buccaners who have laboured tirelessly to bleed our national purse to death.They have colonised and appropriated our common patrimony to themselves and thier family members.political associates and apologist.If truth must be told ,Nigeria is drifting towards the precipe of economic quagmire,democratic diabetes and all forms social dislocations. Presntly we dont have a leader.
Exactly
Typical yoruba man always a betrayal
Yaaaaaay! See taibat hassan. My crush. Anytime I see your pictures my heart stops for like five seconds and I really mean that. Wish I could see u someday. I really really like you. opeyemi.
this man is getting old , i believe he is trying to make more things straight , and we should just hope he doesn't fail us as old as he is.
Via Ogidiga and Oko oloyin
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