Obasanjos attack on tradermoni reflects either his ignorance or mischief presidency

A very interesting and timely topic!

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's recent criticism of the TraderMoni program, a social intervention initiative of the current administration, has sparked a lot of debate. While some have defended the program, others have criticized it, citing various reasons.

In his statement, Obasanjo questioned the effectiveness of the program, saying it was a "misplaced priority" and that the funds could be better utilized elsewhere. He also expressed concerns about the program's implementation, suggesting that it was not reaching the intended beneficiaries.

Now, let's analyze Obasanjo's attack on TraderMoni from two perspectives: ignorance and mischief.

Ignorance:

  1. Lack of understanding of the program's objectives: It's possible that Obasanjo may not fully comprehend the goals and objectives of TraderMoni, which is to provide financial assistance to petty traders and artisans to boost their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
  2. Limited knowledge of the program's implementation: As a former President, Obasanjo may not be aware of the intricacies of the program's implementation, including the challenges faced by the implementing agencies and the measures taken to ensure its effectiveness.

Mischief:

  1. Political agenda: Obasanjo's criticism of TraderMoni could be seen as a political move to undermine the current administration's social intervention programs. As a former President, he may be trying to create a narrative that the current government is not doing enough to address poverty and unemployment.
  2. Personal vendetta: Some have speculated that Obasanjo's attack on TraderMoni is a personal vendetta against the current President, Muhammadu Buhari, who has been a vocal critic of his administration's policies. This could be a way for Obasanjo to strike back and create divisions within the ruling party.

In conclusion, while it's possible that Obasanjo's attack on TraderMoni reflects his ignorance of the program's objectives and implementation, it's also likely that his criticism is driven by mischief and a political agenda. As a former President, Obasanjo has a responsibility to provide constructive criticism and advice, rather than engaging in petty politics and undermining the efforts of the current administration.