‘I sacked my daughter because of lateness’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed that he sacked his daughter from his establishment because she came late to work.

He disclosed this while speaking to the new Chairman, Board of Management of Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Dr Dayo Israel, on Sunday.

Obasanjo stated that the action had an indescribable effect on all his employees, saying “if Baba could do this to his daughter, who are we?”

He urged the new leadership to brace up for the challenges ahead and be ready to step on toes, if necessary, for a successful tenure of office.

He stated, “If you’re doing a job and you’re not stepping on toes, then you’re not effective.

“Shortly after I left office as Head of State, my first daughter, then at University of Ibadan, studying Veterinary Medicine was engaged on my farm to gain some practical experience during long vacation”.

“On day one, she resumed a quarter past seven in the morning as against the usual 7 o’clock. I warned her, reminding her that she has an obligation to be of good example to other workers. I told her I will not hesitate to wield the big stick should the same be repeated going forward.

“To my amazement, the following day, she was late to work again. I did not hesitate to send her back right from the gate.”

“Not surprisingly, this had an indescribable effect on all my employees, saying “if Baba could do this to his daughter, who are we?”