Next government must ensure national reconciliation – Obasanjo

According to Obasanjo, the move will bring about healing and to assuage Nigerian youths who were angered by the shortcomings of the elections.

The former president added that governance in Nigeria now required thinking outside the box, to rescue the nation, in terms of its plunging economy and huge national debt burden, adding that there must also be the political will and action, as well as administrative efforts, to reform the public service, and turn it into a capability-ready unit.

Obasanjo noted that in light of the challenges facing the country, he was now “too old to keep quiet”, stating that he would continue to voice concerns for the benefit of the nation.

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