Atiku Abibakar's Survival Following the Collapse of His Agreement with Olusegun Obasanjo - Dele Momodu's Insight
In the political landscape of Nigeria, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been a prominent figure for decades. Known for his "Midas touch" and involvement in many fruitful ventures, Atiku's career extends beyond politics.
Dele Momodu, a former presidential candidate and key opposition coalition member, claimed that Atiku had a deal with former President Olusegun Obasanjo to take over power after Obasanjo's first tenure. This claim was made during Obasanjo's presidency and was described as a "gentleman's agreement," suggesting it was informal or based on mutual understanding rather than a formal contract.
However, the exact details of this arrangement were not fully disclosed. There is no detailed public information available about the terms, conditions, or duration of this power transfer deal, nor about whether it was ever implemented or why it might have failed.
Despite the alleged deal's collapse, Atiku navigated a successful career outside of politics. After leaving office, he was reported to have been involved in productive and well-managed businesses. This tenacity and business acumen have been admired by many, with some suggesting that if more of Nigeria's leaders were gainfully employed like Atiku, the country would be in a much better place.
Atiku's political ambitions were not extinguished, however. In the 2023 presidential election, he came second behind President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Despite multiple attempts to become president, Atiku has shown resilience and determination in his pursuit of the highest office in the land.
In a surprising turn of events, the deal, according to Momodu, fell through, and Obasanjo withdrew all of Atiku's constitutional privileges. Atiku, however, accepted his fate with uncommon equanimity.
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- In the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, a prominent political figure for decades, came second behind President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Atiku Abubakar, despite having a claimed "gentleman's agreement" with former President Olusegun Obasanjo to take over power, has shown resilience and determination in his pursuit of the presidency.
- Dele Momodu, a former presidential candidate and key opposition coalition member, suggested that Atiku had such a deal with Obasanjo, but the exact details were never fully disclosed.
- The PDP, like Atiku, is also vying for the presidency in 2023, hoping to sway voters with their policy-and-legislation promises and general news headlines.
- Tinubu, as the APC's presidential candidate, is focused on tackling Nigeria's complex political landscape and addressing its pressing issues in policy-and-legislation, following his election win.
