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He recalled the early years of the Fourth Republic, arguing that parts of Obasanjo’s administration witnessed relatively more stability, even though the 1999 transition from military to civilian rule came with significant difficulties. He maintained that the period was nonetheless managed with a fair degree of effectiveness.
Hamman-Yero also proposed that the federal government should consider tapping into the knowledge of past leaders who have dealt with similar national issues.
He said, “We’re lucky to have Obasanjo alive. Maybe this government should consult him because he seems to have gotten it right. 2002 was relatively peaceful, 2003 was relatively peaceful, and even when we took over democracy in 1999, it came with a lot of crises.”
He further argued that despite the major challenges of that era, Obasanjo’s administration was able to maintain relative stability in several areas, adding that the lessons from that time could help policymakers dealing with present-day security and governance issues.
According to him, seeking advice from experienced statesmen should not be seen as a weakness but rather as a way of drawing on institutional memory and practical experience. He stressed that governments tend to perform better when they learn from past successes and apply proven strategies.
