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Why my faith in Nigeria remains unshakable – Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, has said his faith in the country remains unshakable during the opening of Abeokuta Window on America earlier today.
While delivering his keynote address at the event which was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta, Obasanjo expressed optimism that no matter what the country is currently going through, evil would not triumph over good.
The former President who was represented by the Deputy Coordinator of OOPL, Mr. Ayodele Aderinwale said, “Whatever maybe the problem or challenges currently confronting Nigeria today, I assure you that they are not problems on the attack they are actually problems on the retreat.
“My faith in Nigeria remains unshakable. My optimism about the future is resounding. Some may wonder how is the future will be rescued?
“I see hope in the determination, resilience and the indomitable spirit of Nigerians. I see hope, in their resistance when they are pushed to the wall. I see hope, in the zeal, commitment and courage in the face of adversity. I see hope, in the boundless and incurable optimism of young Nigerians.
“I see hope, in the willingness of Nigerian young and who are resistance with all their might the evil that are being perpetrated.
“I see hope, in the unwavering conduct and uncompromising drive of Nigerians in demanding a democratic process. I see hope, in the ingenuity and infinite creativity of the Nigerians. I see hope, in the youth and young, for our tomorrow lies in them.
“I see hope in the great potentials of the Nigerian, empowered, motivated and well led. I see hope, in the blending of experience, energy and dynamism of the old and the new.
“I see hope, in the dynamism, vibrancy and richness of our culture. And I see hope, in the commonality of humanity.”
Ideologically a Nigerian nationalist, Obasanjo was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 1999 to 2015, when he quit the Party. from 2018, he went to form a coalition for Nigeria Movement. (CNM). By 2019, he adopted a new Party, that is, (ADC) African Democratic Congress.