Biafra: Those Agitating For Sovereign State Don’t Know What They’re Doing – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said those agitating for a sovereign state of Biafra don’t know what they are doing.

Speaking during an interview with a Liberian-based news portal, African Argument, Obasanjo said the protesters “don’t know what the struggle is all about.”

He said that they have however engaged in the agitations because they are hanging unto whatever gives them hope.

He said, “The protesters don’t even know what the struggle is all about, but if it gives them false hope, why not hang onto it? Let the elders handle it or ignore it until it loses momentum.

“There are elders in any community who are still respected…After all, they’re their fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, and can still be used effectively,” he added.

On the clamor for restructuring by Nigerians, Obasanjo said he does not believe in it.

According to him, those talking about devaluation and true federalism don’t know what they were talking about.

“I don’t believe in true federalism. What is true federalism? Why are they not accountable? What powers do they not have?

“In fact, state governors are more powerful than the president. That’s the truth.

“‘If anybody tells you they want devolution or true federalism, he doesn’t know what he is talking about.

“The fact anybody talks about it doesn’t mean it’s right.” he said.