Former President Olusegun Obasanjo , on Thursday, advised former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), not to be unduly worried about critics of his autobiography and what he described as “put him down syndrome.”
Obasanjo made this remark at the unveiling Babangida’s autobiography titled, “A Journey in Service,” and the launch of his presidential library on Thursday in Abuja.
The former President, who was the event’s chairman, said when he wrote his own book, late Tunji Braithwaite, who he described as his chronic critic, condemned the book without reading it.
He said with the autobiography, Babangida had succeeded in documenting history, asides contributing to history making.
Obasanjo said, “You have not only contributed to history; you have contributed to documenting history.
“It is an important part of our nation building to keep accurate records. Please don’t be unduly worried about critics and put him down syndrome.
“It may even be an indication of success but take note of objective criticism. A chronic critic of mine, late Tunji Braithwhite, may his soul rest in perfect peace, condemned my book.
“And when asked if he had read it, he answered in the negative. He said he had not read it, saying once the writer is Obasanjo it must be condemned.”
In his book, Babangida admitted for the first time that Moshood Abiola won the annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election, 32 years ago.
