Although they said they would not comment on Obasanjo’s statement, they advised Nigerians to respect Obasanjo, adding that the former President had a right to his opinion. Somebody who is of the standing of Obasanjo, people should respect his opinion and statement. This is a former Head of State and respected elder statesman; I think people should respect his opinion instead of castigating him. I think he should be able to express his view not to talk of somebody of the age of Obasanjo. ), has differed with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his statement that Boko Haram and herdsmen were fighting to islamise and fulanise Nigeria and Africa.

Source: Punch May 24, 2019 23:47 UTC