Following a remark on the ongoing controversy over President Donald Trump’s military invasion threat on Nigeria, the former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday disclosed that under his watch as the Nigeria’s Head of State, late United States President Jimmy Carter would not do anything in Africa without his knowledge.
Speaking on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat (6.0) organised by the Youth Development Centre, an arm of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Obasanjo tactfully make recollections to how the US under Carter held Nigeria in high esteem as he said, “When I was military head of state, President Jimmy Carter was the president of America, he would not do anything in Africa without informing us. They are not taking permission from us but they will tell us that ‘they are doing this.’
During the mentorship session at the retreat, Obasanjo challenged African youths to be positively disruptive in order to take their rightful positions in leadership across the continent. He told them to see themselves as leaders of today and not leaders of tomorrow.
I personally think Obasanjos insights are invaluable, but lets not forget to consider the current political climate in Nigeria before jumping to conclusions.
Is it fair to compare Carter and Trumps Nigeria remarks? Different times, different contexts. Lets not jump to conclusions.
Isnt it interesting how past US-Nigeria relations are being compared amidst Trumps controversial remarks? History sure has a way of repeating itself.
I find it fascinating how historical perspectives on U.S.-Nigeria relations can shed light on current debates. What are your thoughts?
I wonder if Trumps remarks really impact U.S.-Nigeria relations. Maybe its just noise distracting from the bigger picture.
I think its interesting how past U.S.-Nigeria relations are compared to Trumps remarks. What do you all think about this comparison?
Interesting perspective, but lets not forget the complexities of international relations. Carters era is history, lets focus on the present!
I dont get why some folks are still hung up on past leaders. Lets focus on the present and future, not Carter or Trump!