Blame South African Govt For Xenophobic Attacks – Obasanjo

Former Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday lampooned the South African government for being behind a wave of renewed xenophobic attacks against immigrants in South Africa. He laid blame on President Jacob Zuma for the attacks that have attracted global outrage.
Speaking when he received the leadership of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, who paid him a courtesy call at his Hilltop mansion, the former president called on leaders to provide good governance and work toward promoting regional integration.
According to him, “I will apportion more blame to the leadership of the South African government. While the immaturity of the youths can be excused, the leaders ought to realise the importance of unity and brotherliness in Africa. While I blame the youths of the country for the attacks, I will blame the leaders of any country more that allows xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans for whatever reason.
“African leaders should also step up measures at developing their countries and improve the living standards of their citizens. This will discourage our youths who because of under development and poor living standard seek greener pastures outside their countries.”