Obasanjo is a lost and a crooked lier-Military

Nigerian Armed Forces has criticized former President Olusegun
Obasanjo over his recent utterances, saying his conduct and unguarded
statements have fallen short of the standard of discipline expected of
a General.
According to Military authorities, his recent negative comments about
the military are far from being "noble", adding that "his motive as
usual remains unknown but it is certainly less than noble or well
intentioned.",
The military added that, "We dare say again that Chief Obasanjo's
assertions are false."
The defence headquarters was reacting to the recent press conference
addressed by Obasanjo, during which he accused the Service Chiefs of
being used to plot tenure extension and force the postponement of the
general elections.
In a statement on Monday, the DHQ, posited that the former military
leader was only playing to the gallery or indulging in politicization
of serious national security affairs.
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The statement reads in full:
"The Defence Headquarters has noted the remarks of a former President,
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as reported in the media stating his views on
perceived state of the armed forces and the roles being allegedly
played by the military in the nation's political process in recent
times. The leadership and cross section of the military believes that
the former President and retired General has every right to be
interested in the actions and fate of the military. Hence, his views
like many others will continue to be accorded the well-deserved
attention. It is however noteworthy that most of his utterances lately
indicate an attitude of playing to the gallery or indulging in
politicization of serious national security or military affairs.
"For instance, the comments credited to Chief Obasanjo alleging that
the postponement of the General Elections was to enable President
Jonathan to use the Service Chiefs to plot a tenure extension is to
say the least, very surprising. It is surprising indeed, considering
the fact that the retired General chose to ignore the clarification
and emphatic assurances of non-partisanship of the military as
declared in a DHQ statement on the position of the Armed Forces in the
ongoing political activities. His motive as usual remains unknown but
it is certainly less than noble or well intentioned. We dare say again
that Chief Obasanjo's assertions are false.
"Much as the military desires to respect the old General and his
views, it has become necessary to point out that his conduct and
unguarded utterances of late have fallen short of the standard of
discipline expected of an individual who has had the privilege of
service in the military and risen to the status of a General. The
behavior of retired General (Chief) Obasanjo has been so unbecoming
and continues to constitute a serious embarrassment to the military
before all who have reasonably and rightly adjudged the essence of
military background in terms of the high value and standard it tends
to contribute to statesmanship.
"We feel constrained to remind the old General that the world has
moved beyond that parochial and self-adulating reasoning and mindset
which he seems stuck to. Indeed, he needs to be told that by virtue of
their better training, exposure, education, assessment and
environment, the military personnel of today are already far beyond
his level in their appreciation of democracy and it's indispensability
for the stable and prosperous society which Nigerians cherish.
"In this instance, the military wishes to inform the retired General,
that the institution which he bequeathed to the nation has .certainly
developed beyond how he left it. The Nigerian military is now better
placed to strive for the maintenance of the legacies & ethos of
service, valour, subordination to constituted authorities, and
nonpartisan commitment to duty and fatherland. It has to be restated
that the military as an institution, is neither as inept in the
discharge of its duties, nor is it being misused for political ends in
the manner the retired General Obasanjo who was also a former
President has possibly been made to believe.
"Indeed, the system now strongly believes in Democracy as well as its
structures and institutions to the extent that It will do nothing
whatsoever to undermine or truncate the steady growth and development
of the nation's democracy. The military will remain professional as it
keeps doing its best along with others to ensure adequate security and
defence of the nation's territorial integrity in this auspicious
period in the country.
"The Defence Headquarters will like to encourage Chief Obasanjo to be
genuinely interested in the growth & sustenance of Nigeria's
democratic credentials. He is also enjoined to endeavour to improve in
his understanding of intricate issues and try to encourage the
military rather than continue with this tendency to indulge in
imputation of ulterior motives to every effort, all for the purpose of
discrediting well thought out policies or decisions related to the
military's roles in the polity. The support of all well-meaning
elderly Nigerians remains vital in the onerous duty of working for the
stability, defence, and peace of our country under duly constituted
authorities in a democratic environment."
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