Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has weighed in on the escalating insecurity across Nigeria, asserting that any government incapable of safeguarding the lives and property of its citizens forfeits its right to exist.
In an exclusive interview with News Central, the elder statesman delivered a scathing critique of the current administration's handling of security challenges. He emphasized that the primary duty of any government is the protection of its people, and failure in this regard undermines its legitimacy.
"Let me tell you, the government that cannot give security of life and property of its citizen has no right of existence," Obasanjo declared.
The former president also took aim at the National Assembly, accusing lawmakers of overstepping their bounds by unilaterally fixing their own salaries and allowances. He argued that such actions are unconstitutional, as the responsibility lies with the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
"The elected members of our National Assembly have no right to fix their own salary and their own emolument. It's not in our constitution for them to do that. It's the revenue mobilization and allocation commission that should do it," he stated.
Obasanjo's remarks come amid growing public concern over rising incidents of banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes in various parts of the country. His comments have reignited debates on governance, security, and accountability in Nigeria.
