Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that a leader installed by Satan is destined to fail, while one chosen by God will thrive.
Speaking during a virtual interactive session titled “Boiling Point Arena” on Sunday night, Obasanjo argued that, like God, Satan possesses the power to enthrone leaders but he lacks the ability to offer salvation. He expressed his disagreement with the belief that all leaders are chosen by God.
The session, which aired on several private radio stations in Abeokuta, Ogun State, centered on Obasanjo’s legacy in governance and his views on the current state of Nigeria.
When asked whether he considers himself an accidental leader, Obasanjo responded that leaders are both born and made, but ultimately by God.
“So, I will say most leaders are prepared by God and they put in place by God and when that happens the chances of success are higher than when you make yourself a leader which may not be the act of God.
“And again people saying all leaders are made by God, I don’t accept that. A leader can also be made by Satan. In the case of Job, you can remember Satan was going up and down and went before God and God was commending Job but Satan said Job was upright to God because he has gotten from God.
“We must accept that Satan is real and he has power, he has no salvation but he has power and the power of Satan must not be underrated,” Obasanjo said.
He emphasized that the battle against corruption must begin with leadership to achieve meaningful success.
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Describing corruption as a hydra-headed monster deeply embedded in the fabric of Nigerian society, the former President stressed that tackling it requires a consistent and daily effort to address it effectively.
He also criticized government officials for “creating poverty” in the country, attributing much of the nation’s struggles to poor governance and misplaced priorities.
He said, “Corruption is very hydra-headed and eats deep. I think it was the Sultan of Sokoto, the father of the present Sultan, who said corruption is like a babariga, if you are folding it one one side, it’s falling apart on the other side. When you carry it on both sides, you cannot hold your hands up and as soon as you put your hands down, it’s falling apart. And that’s corruption.
“It’s not a one day affair. It’s not a one regime affair. It’s not even a two regime affair. It has to be consistent. it has to be continual. It has to be a daily affair. Once one regime is let off, it spreads.”
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