OBI ENDORSEMENT: How Obasanjo Ruffled Tinubu, Atiku’s Feathers 2023 CAMPAIGN WATCH In his New Year message to Nigerians, former President Olusegun Obasanjo officially threw his weight behind the presidential
In his New Year message to Nigerians, former President Olusegun Obasanjo officially threw his weight behind the presidential ambition of former governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
“I believe that we need not be confused nor be gullible. Let us be cautious, not to be fooled again.” In endorsing Obi, Obasanjo had this to say: “None of the contestants is a saint but when one compares their character, antecedents, their understanding, knowledge, discipline and vitality that they can bring to bear and the great efforts required to stay focused on the job particularly looking at where the country is today and with the experience on the job that I personally had, Peter Obi as a mentee has an edge.
However, now that Obasanjo has endorsed Obi, the same endorsement they desperately craved has become worthless and Obasanjo suddenly has no goodwill value. Last Tuesday, there was a press briefing ahead of the pro-Atiku rally to be held by the Oyo State chapter of the party. Conspicuously absent at the press briefing was Makinde and any of his aides. The briefing was held at the state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
“I doubt if Makinde is aware of this,” a party chieftain who did not want his name in print told THISDAY recently. “This has happened before and that was how five governors in the South-west lost their seats in 2003. If Makinde works for Tinubu and he defeats Atiku, he would be a political neophyte to expect that APC would return same favour to him during the governorship election and work against Teslim Folarin.
“Perhaps, Makinde places more emphasis on his businesses than his re-election,” the party chieftain said. “If not, I could not find any rational explanation for his continued membership of the G-5 when he is the only governor seeking a second term among the five.”
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