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A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria “needs more rebels” who would speak the truth to power not minding whose ox is gored.
This, he said, remains one of the greatest steps towards rebuilding Nigeria.
He made this known in Abeokuta, while unveiling the autobiography of the Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Tayo Sowunmi, titled “Footprints Of A Rebel.”
He noted that for Nigeria to move forward, it requires “more rebels” who stand and speak for the truth.
He added that whoever must leave a life of honesty and integrity has to be a rebel.
There would be some time you would be asked to do something, but you would say no, this is not right. When you say that you will become a rebel. You may even become a persona non grata.
“Our country — Nigeria — needs more rebels. Those who will look at things straight in the face and say this is not right. This is spot on. This, I will not be part of. This is not good for Nigeria.”
