Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed as fake news, a viral message where he was quoted as endorsing the political prowess of All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and disparaging the military.
The rebuttal by the ex-Head of State was issued on Sunday, October 09, 2022, by his spokesperson, Kehinde Akinyemi.
Obasanjo would prefer a military experienced leader: Obasanjo stated that he could not have made any remark at the expense of his noble military profession.
Obasanjo declared that from his experience, only military-trai
“If you are looking for a thoroughbred politician of masters class, visit Lagos Bourdillon,” he was quoted saying.
Obasanjo stressed that only individuals trained by the armed forces had the capability to properly manage men and materials.
“I cannot disparage my noble profession for politics that has no formal training. This is false and fake,” he said.