Atiku accuses Obasanjo of 20-year campaign of lies, deceit

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of a 20-year campaign of lies, political manipulation, and deceit, alleging that Obasanjo's latest claims against him are collapsing like a pack of cards. Atiku's Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, stated that Obasanjo's allegations of Na'Abba mobilising to remove him from office during their tenure (1999-2007) are malicious, as Na'Abba passed away nearly three years ago.

Ibe also cited former House of Representatives member Abubakar Bwari, who contradicted Obasanjo's account, stating that Na'Abba never sought his removal and that Atiku acted as an emissary to lawmakers on his behalf. Additionally, Ibe highlighted a video where Orji Uzor Kalu confirmed that Atiku knelt before PDP governors to seek their support for Obasanjo's re-election, contradicting claims that Obasanjo had to kneel before Atiku.

The Atiku camp further challenged another narrative surrounding the relationship between Obasanjo and Atiku during the 2003 presidential election, citing Kalu's account of Atiku declining to betray Obasanjo when he was almost elected president.

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