Obasanjo gives verdict on Yoruba Nation, IPOB agitations, supports Nigeria's unity

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated his belief in a united Nigeria while condemning calls for the nation’s break up.

Obasanjo spoke at the Book Launch and 85th Birthday of Eminence Prelate Sunday Mbang of the Methodist Church Nigeria held in Lagos on Friday.

He said Nigerians stood to gain more together than apart, noting that enemies of the country would never succeed in dissolution the union called Nigeria.

Obasanjo’s assertion came at a time Yoruba Nation and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) agitators are seeking to create sovereign nations out of Nigeria.

The octogenarian said, “We are here to honour somebody we should honour, and learn from him (Mbang), to show that we genuinely love and appreciate him for the service he has rendered to the Christian community in this country and world over. And to assure him that whatever happens, we will continue to work for unity, peace, security and progress of this country.

“I know that these are things that are dear to his heart. We want to assure you that Nigeria will continue to exist because the cost for Nigeria not to continue to exist is much more than the cost for us to make Nigeria to continue to exist.

“There are many people –high and low – who can be described as enemies of Nigeria but they will not win over those who are friends of Nigeria.”