The spirited defence, stated in a three-page statement released by Nigeria’s information minister, notwithstanding, respondents to the Guardian poll overwhelmingly supported the ex-president’s criticism of the man he supported in the 2015 general elections. Although Buhari has not publicly said he would be seeking re-election, reports say governors from his ruling All Progressives Congress have asked him to. replies Obasanjo, opens up on ex-president's criticism You may also like Watch again Buhari's govt. replies Obasanjo, opens up on ex-president's criticism You may also likeAnother 30.7 per cent said Buhari’s performance as the president needs improvement, underscoring Obasanjo’s position that the Nigerian leader has failed in his duties. A paltry 6.3 per cent of the respondents thought the content of ex-president Obasanjo’s 13-page statement should be ignored by Buhari while 7.3 per cent felt the president should invite Obasanjo for talks.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2018 03:11 UTC