Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing the current state of the nation as dire and on the verge of collapse.
Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo highlighted the escalating corruption and immorality, which he claims are plunging Nigeria deeper into chaos and underdevelopment.
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Obasanjo noted, “The more the immorality and corruption in a nation, the more it sinks into chaos, insecurity, and disunity.” He asserted that the indicators of a failing state are evident in Nigeria’s current situation, worsened by pervasive corruption and mismanagement under Tinubu’s administration.
He referred to the country’s current leadership as marked by “Baba-go-slow” and “Emilokan,” indirectly criticizing the president’s slow response and entitlement mindset.
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Obasanjo elaborated on the critical issues plaguing Nigeria, including widespread corruption, incompetence, and a rise in social unrest, which he says are clear symptoms of a failing state.
The former president also raised concerns about the phenomenon of “state capture,” where vested interests exert undue influence over public institutions. “What is happening in Nigeria—right before our eyes—is state capture,” Obasanjo remarked, stressing that this form of corruption is one of the most damaging to the nation’s progress.
Obasanjo also lamented the worsening food insecurity and its potential threat to national stability. He accused politicians of exploiting the situation by distributing food items branded with their images and party logos, rather than implementing sustainable solutions to address the crisis. “The political strategy is clear: destitute people are more likely to vote for a candidate who offers immediate gifts—ironically funded by the looted public treasury—than one proposing long-term solutions,” Obasanjo stated.
He called on Nigerian leaders to prioritize the welfare of the people and resist the influence of foreign interests that may be detrimental to the nation’s future.
