Nigerian Presidency Criticizes Obasanjo Over Security Comments

The Nigerian Presidency criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent comments on the country's security crisis, stating that he lacks credibility to criticize the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu. Obasanjo had called for the use of drones to combat terrorism and urged the government to seek international assistance.

The Presidency accused Obasanjo's administration of allowing terrorism to take root and failing to take early action. Obasanjo, in response, called for the government to stop apologizing and negotiating with terrorists, emphasizing the need for decisive action.

The back-and-forth highlights the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria.