The ex-President stated that there were decisions taken by Jonathan early in his administration that showed that the Presidency was too big for him.
According to him, one of such decisions was the appointment of Alison-Madueke as the Minister of Petroleum Resources.
“He (Jonathan) gave me the impression that he was not going to give her the portfolio (petroleum ministry), but at the end, he did and we can see the consequences. He, of course, knew what he was doing,” he stated.
‘In 2011, I pleaded with prominent northerners to let Jonathan run for a term’
Obasanjo also explained why he supported Jonathan to contest the 2011 presidential election.
He said he pleaded with prominent people in the North to allow Jonathan run for a term.
The former President explained that he met with many northern leaders to explain to them why he endorsed Jonathan for the 2011 presidential election.
Obasanjo stated, “I saw the emergence of Jonathan as an opportunity to solve the problem of minority agitation. The three majority ethnic groups in Nigeria can always sort themselves out, but not so for the minority.
“A good example is my state here in Ogun. Despite the best intentions, nobody from Ogun West has been able to become governor because of this minority issue and it will take a conscious effort to make it happen. So, it was in that contest that I had to plead with prominent people in the North to allow Jonathan run for a term.”
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