Thus spake Obasanjo
In Hausa, we say “Komai nisan jifa, kasa zata fado” — no matter how far a stone is thrown, it must fall back to earth. Every word we speak eventually finds its target. And when a man has lived nearly 90 years, survived a civil war, a military junta, and a prison cell, his words […]
A letter attributed to former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo circulated online, prompting reactions from his media aide and the president himself, who denied its authenticity. However, the content of the letter resonated with Obasanjo's philosophy, akin to the themes in Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra. The letter emphasized the importance of living in the present, rejecting the pursuit of wealth and status, and tearing down the walls around one's heart.
It also highlighted the need for transformational leadership and honesty in governance, a theme Obasanjo echoed in his 2026 lecture on African leadership. Despite his combative and litigious nature as a former president, Obasanjo's later years were marked by a sense of duty to correct the mistakes of others and to inspire a new generation to embrace genuine leadership.
The fake letter served as a timely reminder of the challenges facing Nigeria, including leadership failure, poverty, and the need for change.
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