Bombshell: Obasanjo condemns Tinubu’s Coastal Highway Construction and VP’s Residence Budgets

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has ignited a firestorm with his latest book, “Nigeria: Past and Future.” He’s calling the N15.6tn Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway project “wasteful and corrupt,” and slamming the N21 billion spent on Vice President Shettima’s new residence as a “misplaced priority.” Rusai Oseni tweeted these explosive claims, and the reactions have been intense.

Critics are flooding social media, with one saying, “Let OBJ come out to tell Nigerians how he wasted $12billion dollars on Power that didn’t light up anything.” They’re also questioning his past actions, like the sale of refineries and the alleged Halliburton bribe fræud. As another netizen put it, “Nigerians and amnesia,” highlighting how some feel Obasanjo’s own record is far from spotless.

But not everyone is dismissive. One person stated, “I am glad OBJ has been writing books, very important for future generations.” They point out that “Even Ngozi Okonjo wrote this in her book: Fighting corruption is Dangerous,” emphasizing the ongoing struggle against corruption in Nigeria.

The sheer scale of the projects is causing serious outræge. “N15.6tn Coastal highway! N21bn on a new official residence for VP! 100 million dollars on Luxurious Jet!” Another exclaimed, questioning the spending during a time of economic hardship. Others are pointing out the potential benefits of the coastal highway, saying “Coastal highways have historically spurred development in other nations.” And some argue, “Investment in roads, transportation, and housing stimulates economic activity, attracting both local and foreign investments.”

However, the question of priorities remains. “Critics argue that the government should focus on hunger, poverty, and education.” And some are just plain angry, “Same obasanjo that said no refinery can work in Nigeria. That man is an old fool.” The debate rages on, with many Nigerians remembering Obasanjo’s own controversial past, and looking to the future of Nigeria’s spending.