Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Refinery Drama: “Allow Me to Make Excuses”

Olusegun Obasanjo, the former Nigerian president and self-anointed “architect of modern Nigeria,” has sparked yet another round of national facepalms with his comments on Nigeria’s refineries. During an event in Abeokuta, the ex-general confidently declared, “If they had listened to me, the refineries would be working today.” But Nigerians, armed with receipts and sharp tongues, weren’t impressed. For many, Olusegun Obasanjo’s refinery policies felt like a poorly scripted Nollywood drama—big promises, zero delivery, and a dramatic plot twist of excuses.

Sirlablu summed up the national sentiment on X (formerly Twitter): “How bad does it look when the retired general who sacked his party chairman right after swallowing a bowl of pounded yam lacks the courage to sack a few corrupt NNPC personnel?” The tweet, now viral with over 20,000 likes, unleashed a torrent of commentary. One user wrote, “The only thing Olusegun Obasanjo fixed was his appetite for pounded yam,” while another quipped, “Maybe if he ran refineries like his farm, we’d be exporting fuel by now.” Clearly, Nigerians have had enough of Olusegun Obasanjo’s refinery revisionism.

Falana Drops a Bombshell: Olusegun Obasanjo’s Refinery Hustle Exposed

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has pulled no punches, accusing former President Olusegun Obasanjo of attempting to offload Nigeria’s refineries to his cronies during his tenure. Falana’s claims quickly set the internet ablaze, with users dragging Olusegun Obasanjo’s alleged antics into the spotlight. Estoba’s viral tweet captured the outrage perfectly: “Falana has exposed the old trickster. All this noise is guilty conscience that is worrying the old man after his attempt to sell the refineries as peanuts to himself (disguised as Transcorp) and Dangote. Yar’Adua saw through his theft attempts & cancelled the sale. Awon ole agbaya.” With over 15,000 retweets in a single day, it seems Nigerians are not ready to let Olusegun Obasanjo rewrite history.

Instagram and TikTok joined the frenzy, offering hilarious reenactments of the alleged “refinery sale.” One popular skit showed a caricature of Obasanjo hawking a toy refinery for ₦1,000, whispering, “Transcorp will handle the rest.” The video caption read, “Nigeria: where refineries are sold like suya.” Social media users couldn’t stop laughing—or commenting. One user remarked, “At this rate, Olusegun Obasanjo could have sold Aso Rock if Yar’Adua hadn’t stopped him.” Another chimed in, “Olusegun Obasanjo’s legacy is more smoke than refinery fire.” Clearly, the internet’s comedic arsenal was fully loaded.

Social Media Turns Olusegun Obasanjo into Meme Royalty: From Refineries to Roast Sessions

Twitter (or X) users wasted no time transforming former President Olusegun Obasanjo into the punchline of refinery-related memes and commentary. @PetroPalava’s viral post summed it up: “ Olusegun Obasanjo’s refinery dream was so big, it could only fit in a pipe – a pipeline of lies.” Meanwhile, @NaijaSavageMemes took it a step further with a Photoshopped image of Obasanjo clutching a miniature refinery labeled “Nigeria’s Biggest Giveaway.” The caption? “From refineries to regrets, Baba sure knows how to make headlines!” The comment section exploded with laughter, as users piled on with even more creative digs.

Over on TikTok, creators brought their A-game, delivering hilarious reenactments of Olusegun Obasanjo’s infamous statements. The standout clip came from @ComedyNaija, whose skit “Excuse Master General” featured an exaggerated agbada-wearing Obasanjo gesturing wildly while shouting, “It’s not my fault!” The video racked up over 2 million views, with comments like, “He should release a Netflix special: ‘How to Blame Everyone But Yourself.’” From hashtags like #PipelineOfLies to #RefineryReruns, the internet made it clear: when it comes to dodging accountability, Obasanjo has no equal.

The Pounded Yam Theory: A Stomach for Power

Amid the online storm, the “Pounded Yam Paradox” resurfaced. Many referenced Olusegun Obasanjo’s infamous appetite, joking that his focus on yam dishes overshadowed national priorities. A viral tweet by @FuelFiasco quipped, “ Obasanjo spent more time chewing pounded yam than chewing out corruption.”

As Nigerians debated Obasanjo’s remarks, one thing became clear: social media remains the ultimate platform for political satire. “We might not have working refineries,” one Facebook user noted, “but at least we have premium jokes!”