“Nigeria, We Hail Thee”: How Tinubu, Obasanjo Renewed Cold War
thetalk.ngJun 2, 2024 5:52 AM

President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have tactically resumed their cold war in the Nigeria political space
Obasanjo has recently been seen making cryptic comments and subtle criticism of Tinubu’s administration while meeting some PDP governors at the same time
On his part, Tinubu reacted by removing one major Obasanjo’s legacy, which was the removal of the Arise O’ Compatriots national anthem introduced by Obasanjo during his military regime in 1979
President Bola Tinubu signed the national anthem Bill into law on Wednesday, May 9. The bill returns the country to its old national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee.’

The bill repeals the “Arise I Compatriot,” which was introduced by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during his military era in 1979.

The reintroduced "Nigeria We Hail Thee" is a significant reintroduction of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Bola Tinubu's cold war.
Details of how Tinubu, Obasanjo renewed cold war
Photo Credit: @officialABAT, @Oolusegun_objSource: Twitter
How Obasanjo, Tinubu’s cold war started
Tinubu and Obasanjo have been known political enemies since the return of democracy in 1999 when the latter was president of the country and the former governor of Lagos state.

Tinubu had created more local councils to bring governance to the grassroots, which Obasanjo opposed and withheld the state allocation throughout his tenure in office.

Of course, Tinubu was the opposition leader with the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD), while Obasanjo was in the then-ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

While Obasanjo did everything to take over Lagos from Tinubu when he was in power, particularly during the 2003 and 2007 elections, the former governor of Lagos was working to have federal power.

How Obasanjo began to attack Tinubu
Sixteen years later, Obasanjo is out of power, and Tinubu is now the president. Still, the duo of southwest politicians appear to have resumed their battle for supremacy in the region.

Obasanjo has recently been making cryptic comments and subtle criticism of President Tinubu’s administration. One such criticism is his comment on the removal of the fuel subsidy and the unification of the exchange rate.

The former vice president said:


“Today, the government has taken three decisions, two of which are necessary but wrongly and thoughtlessly implemented and have led to the impoverisation of the economy and of Nigerians. These are removal of subsidy, closing the gap between black market and official rates of exchange, and the third is dealing with a military coup in Niger Republic.”

At the same time, the former president is tactically relating with some governors of the PDP in what looks like a steady political come. Such moments are his recent dance with Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state and the commissioning of a project in Adamawa.

How Tinubu responded to Obasanjo’s criticism
For his part, Tinubu removed one significant legacy of the former president, the “Arise O’ Compatriots” national anthem, which was introduced during his military regime and reintroduced the former anthem Nigeria inherited from its colonial masters, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”.

The outgoing anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” has been sung at public functions since 1978. “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was reintroduced after being adopted in 1960 as the first official national anthem. It was written by Miss Lillian Jean Williams, a Briton who lived in Nigeria at independence.

The House of Representatives passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 last Thursday, May 23. The Senate passed the bill on Tuesday, May 28, and President Tinubu assented to it on May 29. All in the space of one week.

Source: TheTalk.NG

Just opinions.
Tinubu,the failure, can't lace obasanjo's shoes.

Tinubu's only pain is Nigerians can't be fooled by these propagandas.


I thank God always for the Obidient movement

Wow, the political drama continues! Tinubu and Obasanjo are back at it again with their subtle jabs. Cant wait to see how this unfolds.

derecho:
Just opinions.
Tinubu,the failure, can't lace obasanjo's shoes.

Tinubu's only pain is Nigerians can't be fooled by these propagandas.


I thank God always for the Obidient movement

your father has really failed in his quest to educate you properly

Kikikiki, e pain am.
Tinubu na FAILURE.
Imagine the useless post putting Obasanjo who in his first year did what your useless father Tinubu can't achieve in the same article.

Obasanjo na your father mate?

lexylaw40:
your father has really failed in his quest to educate you properly

Tinubu is a monumental failure. I have a feeling he brought the old anthem to spite obj even though i like the old anthem

lexylaw40:
your father has really failed in his quest to educate you properly

OP, thank you for this. Many Nigerians do not understand that the anthem is a subtle attack on OBJ. Unfortunately for Balablu, OBJ achievements stand gidigba, towering over anything Balablu is capable of.

Even Buhari as a president had or got his priorities right...

You see Tinubu only became president out of personal ego and pride

derecho:
Kikikiki, e pain am.
Tinubu na FAILURE.
Imagine the useless post putting Obasanjo who in his first year did what your useless father Tinubu can't achieve in the same article.

Obasanja na your father mate?

Abegi helep me telet am, them never see anything.

Another strategic move by President Tinubu, proving his strong leadership and commitment to restoring Nigerias true identity and legacy.

Tinubu has the love of the people at heart. I rather like him.

Obasanjo opposed and withheld the state allocation throughout his tenure in office...please don't mislead the people and try to narrate a false history. OBJ never withheld Lagos state government allocation but the local government allocations in Lagos state. Let's be guarded.

Nigeria is currently being ruled by the corpse of a worthless dog

Sirianese:


No I'm referring to your mother's stinking pussy and the zombie spermatozoa that impregnated her to produce you

hey.....stop foaming from your mouth

lexylaw40:
your father has really failed in his quest to educate you properly

Don't be silly, especially in the public. What has brought his father into this discussion?

Shadomaan7:
Another strategic move by President Tinubu, proving his strong leadership and commitment to restoring Nigerias true identity and legacy.

Senseless move you meant?

Tinubu should bring back the old fuel price, the old accommodation price, the old food price, the old health care price, the old transportation price, the old school fees etc.
What is in am anthem? Who the anthem epp?

Education is no longer what it used to be. We now have many educated and yet unreasonable idiots everywhere supporting all sorts of senseless ideas. Tufiakwa!

Nigeria, we hail thee is more than just a national anthem, it represents the unity and progress of our great nation, and President Tinubus decision to reintroduce it is a testament to his dedication to moving Nigeria forward.

So a Tinubu that is a sensational failure despite the overhype he got during the pre-election period have the guts to pick on Obasanjo policies? So much for a man with many dirty past.

Validated:
OP, thank you for this. Many Nigerians do not understand that the anthem is a subtle attack on OBJ. Unfortunately for Balablu, OBJ achievements stand gidigba, towering over anything Balablu is capable of.

Babablu is an incontrovertible failure!

lexylaw40:
you must be referring to your generation both long gone and unborn. You tmdear not talk to my president like that. You this unpatriotic idiot.

Pls what is the difference between the corpse of a worthless dog and your President?

Wow, the rivalry between Tinubu and Obasanjo continues even after all these years. I cant wait to see how this plays out in the next election!

Philipponzaghi:
Nigeria, we hail thee is more than just a national anthem, it represents the unity and progress of our great nation, and President Tinubus decision to reintroduce it is a testament to his dedication to moving Nigeria forward.

Must you defend this monumental failure at all cost? Please take a moment to review the new national Anthem vis a vis the old national anthem and tell me how the old is better than the new.

It’s quiet obvious that the labour of our heroes past means nothing to the failure of a president.

New

Arise, O Compatriots
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past,
shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might,
One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.

II
Oh God of creation,
Direct our noble cause
Guide thou our leaders right
Help our youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And living just and true
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.


Old

Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribes and tongue may differ
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all, are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.

II
Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign,
In peace or battle honour'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.

III
O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request.
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.