Obasanjo Expresses Regrets On His 81st Birthday

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today on the occasion of his 81st birthday regretted that his parents did not live long to see him excel in life.

He said it was “sad and regrettable” that, despite the sacrifices they made on him, his parents did not live long to be a part of the success story of his life.

He said this at a gathering of eminent Nigerians and foreigners who came to felicitate him at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

He said, “One of the things that I always miss or remember with sadness is that my parents left this world too early and the sacrifices they have made for me, how I wish they have been around to see the fruit of their labour.

“But if, as Yoruba believe that those who are dead are still able to see those who are alive, my parents, wherever they are, will also be grateful to those who have worked with me to achieve everything.

“If they were alive, they would have been proud of my achievements.”

Obasanjo also expressed his grieve over the “failure of leadership in Nigeria and Africa,” arguing that Gods’ intention for Nigeria and Africa is not bad.

He said for the country and Africa as a whole to witness a new dawn, concerted efforts must be made by the nation to correct the discrepancies and mishaps threatening its existence.

Naija News had earlier reported that the APC, PDP, and other eminent Nigerians felicitated with the former President on his birthday.