Obasanjo warns of looming youth-led revolt, faults leadership failures

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria is at risk of a youth-led revolution if leaders do not urgently address maladministration, corruption, and leadership failures.

He stated that rising anger and discontent among Nigerian youths over economic hardship and misgovernance could trigger a major political shake-up, adding that the situation was not unique to Nigeria but a growing concern across Africa.

[…] The former president made these remarks in his latest book, Nigeria: Past and Future, which was unveiled last week.

“We are currently sitting on a ticking time bomb because of the corrupt and exclusive system we operate, which is marked by impunity, callousness, and a blatant disregard for integrity, accountability, and the fear of God.

“If leaders do not address the growing dissatisfaction of the youth—who are bitter, hungry, unemployed, and unempowered—the future is…

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