The presidency through the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Shehu Garba said there is no comment yet on the letter to from the ex president.

Obasanjo had advised President Muhammadu Buhari against seeking re-election in 2019.

Obasanjo, in a lengthy and strongly-worded statement, also promoted what may become a political party, Coalition for Nigeria, CN.

Obasanjo further lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that they cannot solve Nigeria’s problems.

“I, therefore, will gladly join such a Movement when one is established as Coalition for Nigeria, CN, taking Nigeria to the height God has created it to be. From now on, the Nigeria eagle must continue to soar and fly high”, he said.

“CN, as a Movement, will be new, green, transparent and must remain clean and always active, selflessly so.”

When accosted by State House correspondents, Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, maintained sealed lips.

Pressed further, “We won’t comment now,” he responded