Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has said Atiku Abubakar cannot get the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress and hinted that he should go for that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). There has been speculation that the former vice president would contest in the 2019 presidential election although this has not been made official yet.

In an interview published on This Day, Jonathan said Atiku would perform well on the ticket of the PDP. He also advised him to reach out to former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo saying he has also learnt his lessons. He said: “He can’t get the APC ticket. If Atiku gets our party ticket, he would compete well. He’s always a passionate politician. But he would have to reach out to our boss, Baba OBJ, the boss of all bosses. We’ve all learnt at different times that you ignore OBJ at your own peril. OBJ has the magic wand, respected at home and abroad…” He also spoke about the issue of running mate saying the PDP would do better picking a candidate from the south east or south south.

He said: “Strategically, since Professor Osinbajo is already running with Buhari, the South South and South East, remain the most fertile grounds. And there are many brilliant people there waiting for the chance. The Governors control some of the richest states in Nigeria except Lagos…” NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Jonathan laid to rest speculation that he might contest in the 2019 presidential election insisting he has no intention of doing so. Jonathan expressed happiness that he left power in 2015 without bloodshed or violence. He said: “I have had the rare opportunity of leading our country at very critical moments and did my best. I’ve left the rest to posterity to judge.”
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Don't make OBJ feel too important. One can win without him

Does Jonathan want run again with atiku as his vice. We dey watch o

But he would have to reach out to our boss, Baba OBJ, the boss of all bosses. We’ve all learnt at different times that you ignore OBJ at your own peril. OBJ has the magic wand, respected at home and abroad…”

The above just dey make me laugh

As in really? GEJ said that? OBJ must be an ebora indeed

I hear say Dokpesi self don go pay homage. At this rate, dem go soon turn Abeokuta to mecca

Hmmm

Even tho it's the truth, I still smell sacarscm

Great Obj

FortifiedCity:
Don't make OBJ feel too important. One can win without him

His record since Nigeria's return to democracy actually proves GEJ right. Obasanjos record is 100%. Once he backs you for president, be rest assured that you are the next president of Nigeria.

Jonathan did not come to this realisation easily, he learnt it the bitter way. You see how everybody aspiring to be PDP chairman are begging for his endorsement even though he's no longer a member of PDP? They all know better.

Jonathan just gave a candid advice. It's left for the elite who want to win in 2019 to heed to or reject.

seunmsg:


His record since Nigeria's return to democracy actually proves GEJ right. Obasanjos record is 100%. Once he backs you for president, be rest assured that you are the next president of Nigeria.

Jonathan did not come to this realisation easily, he learnt it the bitter way. You see how everybody aspiring to be PDP chairman are begging for his endorsement even though he's no longer a member of PDP? They all know better.

Still doesn't change the fact that one can win with or without the support of OBJ

Ebora Owu himself. Obj is very important in todays politics especially in Nigeria. With so much experience, he has attained a position whereby he can never be rubbished. Only death can take away his importance in today's politics

is obj now the owner of Nigeria?

Bolustical:

Yes now, like GEJ won without him in 2015!

OBJ is greater than Zik, Ojukwu, Ekwueme combined.

Not here for pointless argument. One can win without him...simple

God save us from OBJ

They had to make him the first black chairman of Council of Former Heads of State and Government
UN had to Appoint him As High-Level Advisor On Mediation
It was only during his tenure queen Elizabeth II visited Nigeria as an independent country.
What exactly ain't they telling us about this man

I would ask him to heed the advice from GEJ, IF Obj decides to go neutral at best, Atiku might have his best chance this time, and to inform GEJ, the South west is a fertile ground for any responsible candidate, it is not about the number of boy-boy appointments you give them in Ogun state, life has been harder since Buhari stepped into Aso rock.

All these keyboard warriors that does not understand Nigeria politics. Many people misled Jonathan to go against OBJ and it boomeranged

FortifiedCity:
Don't make OBJ feel too important. One can win without him

gbengress1:
All these keyboard warriors that does not understand Nigeria politics. Many people misled Jonathan to go against OBJ and it boomeranged

OBJ KNOWS ALL THE CORNER IN POLITICS.

Obj the godfather of all godfathers . Haters gonna hate

FortifiedCity:
Don't make OBJ feel too important. One can win without him

what do you know apart from booze, weed and women?

enemyofprogress:
what do you know apart from booze, weed and women?

All about progress actually.

I live in a world where my success is not tied to any single individual. I acknowledge everyone but none can't stop me from reaching the peak of my potentials.

Now hear this, if I contest for Presidency today, I will acknowledge ObJ as an elderly man and ex President that he is.

But he can't stop me from winning the Presidential seat. Even the eyes with which you read this knows that I am saying the fact.

There are established ways to deal with, and overcome mortal men!

FortifiedCity:
Not here for pointless argument. One can win without him...simple

leave them. Buruji kashamu chased the man out of his PDP ward and today he is a senator... they are here talking nonsense. Tinubu won lagos over and over against him.

Obj just played the right card in 2015 nothing more nothing less

i doubt if Jonathan could say this...



this is the genesis of Africa s problems... building strongmen at the expense of strong institutions... building wealthy private individuals and families instead of a wealthy state..


In Nigeria, we have some of the wealthiest ppl in the world and yet second only to india with population of poor ppl.. even tho india has a population of nearly one billion ppl..

FortifiedCity:
All about progress actually.

I live in a world where my success is not tied to any single individual. I acknowledge everyone but none can't stop me from reaching the peak of my potentials.

Now hear this, if I contest from Presidency today, I will acknowledge ObJ as an elderly man and ex President that he is.

But he can't stop me from winning the Presidential seat. Even the eyes with which you read this knows that I am saying the fact.

There are established ways to deal with, and overcome mortal men!

aiit. Good talk. Chop knuckle