He was reacting to the reported apology made by President Olusegun Obasanjo over the Odi tragedy. A one time loss of human life through the shortcomings of another person may be forgiven but recurrent shortcomings leading to loss of human life is not forgivable. Asked if he hoped to run for elective office in 2003 considering the spread of his organisation, the OPC, he said such things have never crossed his mind. There is a popular saying in Yoruba. The OPC leader had words of advice for aspiring politicians and politician alike.
Real election is still two years away.
Those who are aspiring to be re-elected must cultivate good habits of serving the electorate honourably. Those who are seeking to enter into politics should only imbibe the good aspects of our political life. They should abstain from dishonesty in all forms.