He said this during a breakfast meeting with the
members of the National Working Committee (NWC)of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP), who paid him a visit in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Obasanjo, in a statement signed by his media aide,
Kehinde Akinyemi, maintained his stance of not looking back in the
struggle to salvage the country from bad governance.
He underlined the pitiable situation of the country
and the inexcusable killings and general insecurity being experienced
across the country.
“I will join men and women in the country, and if
necessary, lead them in retrieving and saving the country from
shipwreck” he added.
He said he would continue to advise any political
party that sought his advice on any issue, while canvassing for
individuality and independence of political parties.
He urged that all members of parties to be wary of
fake news, rumours, blackmail, and seeds of discord that might be sown
among them from external quarters.
However, Obasanjo, said he would provide more service to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He appreciated the leaders of PDP for apologising to Nigerians on behalf of the party.
He urged them to pay attention to four issues that
are needed to bring PDP back to the reckoning of the people, namely,
discipline, commitment, leadership and moral principles.
On the grand alliance, the former president
reiterated and affirmed his belief and support for it, but he maintained
that he would not be a member of any political party.
The PDP national chairman, Uche Secondus, said the 21-man delegation was in Abeokuta to make four key submissions to Obasanjo.
“Obasanjo is a national leader of this country. He
is a father of the nation. So, we came to consult him. Our deliberation,
although a little bit private, is connected to the 2019 polls.
“Yes, it is true Baba is no longer a member of the
PDP, but he is a father of the nation. I believe that regardless of
political parties, his direction is highly needed now to rescue Nigeria.
“Baba is helping our cause in the capacity of a
former President. We cannot sit where the country is sliding. The media
would do us a favour to let the world know Nigeria is sliding under APC
government.
We are going to reach out to all other former presidents. They all would be consulted. We are taking it bit by bit,” he said.
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