How I thwarted Obasanjo’s plans for third term – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, has revealed how he thwarted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s attempt for a third term.

On Sunday night in Abuja, he made this announcement at a gathering with the party’s National Assembly candidates.

According to Atiku, “during my time as Vice President, I formed a very close relationship with members of the National Assembly, and it is that friendship that enabled us to thwart Obasanjo’s bid for a third term in office.

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“I greatly look forward to reengaging you when you return to the National Assembly for your functions under the constitution to further deepen democracy growth and progress of our nation,” the speaker said.

The PDP candidate bemoaned the nation’s present economic and security situation and said, “We are more divided than ever because of the activities and policies of the current APC government.”