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“Corruption Must Be A Consistent and Continual Fight” – Olusegun Obasanjo
To tackle corruption effectively in Nigeria and promote genuine leadership, former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasized that the fight must begin with those in leadership positions.
According to him, without addressing corruption at the highest levels of power, achieving meaningful progress will remain difficult.
Obasanjo shared these thoughts during an interactive Zoom session on Sunday night titled Boiling Point Arena.
The discussion, which was broadcast on several private radio stations in Abeokuta, Ogun State, focused on his political legacies and his perspective on contemporary Nigerian challenges.
Addressing the deeply rooted nature of corruption, Obasanjo described it as a multifaceted problem that has deeply infiltrated Nigerian society.
He blamed those in positions of authority for perpetuating this issue, noting that corruption has become so entrenched that it resists simple or short-term solutions.
To illustrate his point, Obasanjo referenced a saying attributed to the late Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Siddiq Abubakar III, the father of the current Sultan, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
The saying likens corruption to a babariga—a traditional flowing garment worn by men in the northern part of Nigeria.
The metaphor captures the difficulty of managing corruption; If you try to fold the garment on one side, it unravels on the other side.
If you try to hold it together on both sides, you can’t keep your hands up for long, and as soon as you let go, it falls apart again.
He explained that corruption is not a challenge that can be tackled within a single government term.
It’s not a one-day affair, nor is it limited to one or two administrations, Obasanjo noted.
He stressed that the fight against corruption must be consistent and ongoing, warning that once one government relaxes its efforts, the problem spreads further and becomes harder to control.
The Oyo State Voluntary Campaigners (OSVC) have accused Primate Elijah Ayodele of using his so-called prophecies to manipulate politicians for personal financial gain. The group was reacting to Ayodele’s latest prophecy, where he claimed that Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu would not succeed in becoming the Governor of Oyo State in 2027 due to political challenges and rising tension in the state.
According to Ayodele, unrest is building in Oyo, with Muslims preparing for a major political shift and the Oke-Ogun region set to push back against Ibadan’s dominance—making it difficult for Adelabu to win. But OSVC isn’t buying it. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr. Dele Atiba, the group described the Lagos-based cleric as a spiritual gambler who targets politicians in power with the hope of profiting from them.
They warned that Ayodele’s messages are nothing more than calculated attempts to get the attention of political figures and milk them financially. The group also pointed out inconsistencies in his past prophecies, such as claiming in 2022 that Bola Tinubu would lose the election, only to later endorse him for 2027.
Atiba said if Ayodele continues to spread what they described as blackmail disguised as prophecy, the group would not hesitate to take legal action and expose what they call evidence of manipulation and deceit. He urged the public to be cautious and not fall for what he termed “tricks” disguised as divine messages.
Activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has stirred fresh political conversation by referring to Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, as a stumbling block to Atiku Abubakar’s ambitions. Adeyanju believes Obi played a key role in preventing Atiku from winning the 2023 presidential election—and he’s confident history will repeat itself in 2027.
Back in 2019, Atiku and Obi were on the same ticket under the PDP but failed to unseat then-President Muhammadu Buhari. After that loss, Obi parted ways with the PDP and ran for president under the Labour Party in 2023, where he finished third.
Taking to X, Adeyanju shared his blunt view: “Obi is the weapon formed against Atiku. He blocked his path to the presidency before, and he’ll do it again. Stop championing people who won’t even lift a finger for themselves. Don’t overdo it—relax.”
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
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