President Goodluck Jonathan has telephoned former President Olusegun Obasanjo to deny responsibility for promoting a controversial member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Buruji Kashamu, as an influential party leader in the south-west geo-political zone.
Jonathan told Obasanjo that he had never met Mr. Kashamu before and never instructed anyone to accord the controversial Ogun State politician a special or preferential treatment in the party.
In his response, Obasanjo was said to have explained to Jonathan his frustration at explaining to world leaders how an alleged criminal, wanted by the United States, ended up as a leader of Nigeria’s ruling party.
Three separate presidential aides, who do no want to be named for fear they might be sanctioned, however confirmed details of the conversation between Jonathan and Obasanjo.
When contacted, Obasanjo’s spokesperson, Tunde Oladunjoye, said he had no permission from his boss to confirm the details of his private conversation with Jonathan.
“Baba, believe me, I don’t know Kashamu,” our sources quoted Mr. Jonathan as saying. “I think it is the chairman (Tukur) that knows him. Personally, I have nothing with him. But I will ask chairman (Tukur).
“Kindly consider your decision again. The PDP belongs to us all and we need to correct whatever is wrong together.”The president then promised to “hear from” Tukur, and to “do something” about the matter, those informed about the discussion told Premium Times.
In his response, Obasanjo was said to have explained to Jonathan his frustration at explaining to world leaders how an alleged criminal, wanted by the United States, ended up as a leader of Nigeria’s ruling party.
Three separate presidential aides, who do no want to be named for fear they might be sanctioned, however confirmed details of the conversation between Jonathan and Obasanjo.
When contacted, Obasanjo’s spokesperson, Tunde Oladunjoye, said he had no permission from his boss to confirm the details of his private conversation with Jonathan.
Hmmmn... politics in Nigeria is getting interesting!
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