2023: Gov. Wike Shades Atiku After Obasanjo Endorsed Obi

Governor Nyesom Wike has aimed jibes at Atiku Abubakar over former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of Labour Party’s Peter Obi.

Atiku was vice president during the Obasanjo administration between 1999 and 2007. But on Sunday, the former Nigerian president recommended Obi for the country’s number one seat next year, a move the Rivers State Governor said means “there is something fundamentally wrong”.

“I was praying that Obasanjo should not say anything. When I saw the letter last night, I was touched. If your principal cannot recommend you, then there is something fundamentally wrong,” Wike said on Monday at the flag-off of the construction of Akpabu-Odido Road in Emohua and Ahoada West local government areas.

“After all, you people went to see your principal to lobby him to recommend you. It took your principal a long time before he now wrote a letter to all Nigerians, saying, ‘Look, I am not too comfortable [with Atiku]’. I am not bothered about other people but this one [Obasanjo] worked with you and he knows [why he took that decision].”

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Posted: at 3-01-2023 08:58 AM (2 years ago) | Addicted Hero

If anyone in their right mind would be taking Obasanjo endorsement a threat to Atiku then such a fellow must have forgotten history of how Obasanjo emerged a first civilian president of Nigeria third stint at democratic system .Ain’t no doubt , Obasanjo is an incredible personality and a progressive democrat with due respect .He has championed so many democratic and peaceful resolution across the continent .Therefore , his legacy is in the highest proportion.However, Obasanjo , for who he is ,he’s a all round one  egotistical man and as such ,he wants all kneels to bow in his presence and if you won’t do that then he castigate and rubbish you .Atiku  or Obi for president.

Posted: at 3-01-2023 01:55 PM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac