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anonimi:
At what point did Atiku’s political career die, and who revived it, as he did with Obi after he was made a political IDP by his former protégé Obiano

Was it in 2003, when he magnanimously refused to make Obasanjo a one term president, unlike Tinubu who had no qualms making Jonathan a one term president in favour of a northern old soldier, who was expired in 2011?


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Around November 2002, 15 of the 21 Governors from the PDP including me, had an ad hoc meeting at my lodge in Abuja to decide who should be nominated by the Governors Committee for election by PDP as the presidential nominee for the 2003 Election.

The Governors Committee decided almost unanimously to get a new candidate instead of President Obasanjo as the Committee was of the view that because of his military background, he was intolerant of dissent and had displayed very dictatorial and vindictive tendencies against those he perceived to be independent-minded and disloyal to him.

Immediately after the Governors meeting, I led the delegation of Governors to meet the then PDP Chairman, Chief Audu Ogbeh, at his residence around 2 am.

As the leader of the delegation, I spoke and communicated the views of the Governors to the Chairman, which was that the Governors had decided not to support President Obasanjo as PDPs nominee for the 2003 General Election.

The party chairman tried to persuade us to review our decision but when he saw our resolve, he told us that he would inform the President. I was later informed by Chief Audu Ogbeh that after we left his house he put an urgent call to the President and informed him of our decision.

What then followed were intense consultations before the PDP annual convention which took place in January 2003. Two days before the party convention, the Governors had a breakfast meeting with President Obasanjo.

I recall that at that meeting, the then Vice President Alhaji Abubakar Atiku told the President in the presence of the Governors that he was known to be very dictatorial, vindictive and unforgiving. The President appealed to the Governors to support him and assured both the Governors and the party leadership that if he was allowed to continue for the second term, he would adopt a more democratic approach.

On the basis of the President's assurance, given at that breakfast meeting, I led the move for the Governors to support his presidential nomination for the second term. However, notwithstanding my support for President Obasanjo's nomination for a second term, the President after the nomination, acted very shabbily towards me.

When I met him soon after the convention, he told me that he had learned that I had put forward the view that he was unsellable, unmarketable and unelectable. He then vowed that he was going to make sure that I was unsellable, unmarketable and unelectable.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/09/ibori-fights-back/

Atiku Camp - Visit Wikileaks and type the following in the search bar NIGERIA: DID VP ATIKU OUTFOX BABANGIDA AND OBASANJO DURING THE PDP CONVENTION?

According to Adesanya, Atiku met the governors the first day of the convention; they urged him to leave Obasanjo and seek the nomination himself. Atiku demurred; he also deflected the suggestion that he join Ekwueme. Finally, Atiku arranged a meeting between Obasanjo and the now irate governors. The governors railed that Obasanjo was hypocritically pursuing them for corruption, while turning a blind eye to corrupt politicians within his own Administration. Atiku supported the governor's position, telling Obasanjo that significant corruption was not the exclusive ambit of the governors and that serious transgressions occurred in the executive branch: he said it would be unjust to focus exclusively on gubernatorial excesses. Assuming the role of mediator, Atiku then asked both sides to affirm their mutual support and cease the antagonism being fueled by elements that wanted to destroy the PDP. The governors agreed to bury the hatchet, if Obasanjo would shelve the dossiers. Having demonstrated his influence with the governors, Atiku continued to play coy with Obasanjo.

In the end, Atiku extracted an extraordinary concession from the President. Obasanjo agreed to relinquish the entire domestic agenda to Atiku, including the appointment of key economic policy-makers. Since Obasanjo focused on the world arena during his first term and aspired for recognition as an international statesman, Atiku said that is where he would like Obasanjo's attentions to remain. Obasanjo would serve the role of a "super Foreign Minister" and ceremonial Head of State. As Adesanya understood the agreement, Atiku would be allowed to direct domestic economic policy while Obasanjo busied himself with debt relief, NEPAD, conflict resolution and other measures to shore up Nigeria's image abroad.

OBJ camp - visit Wikileaks and type the following in the search bar NIGERIA: DIFFERENT INSIDER VIEWS ON THE PDP CONVENTION

The President was dazed, Abayomi recalled. Jarred by the unexpected possibility of defeat, the usually know-it-all Obasanjo eagerly solicited counsel on how to escape the closing vise. Early that day, the dominant theme was to seek a court injunction postponing the convention. Proponents suggested the delay to afford Obasanjo time to marshal support and undermine Ekwueme's momentum. However, this idea was ultimately discarded, partially because of apprehension over the public's reaction. More importantly, the push for an injunction became less urgent when the President's advisors began to sense their man was regaining ground by the hour.

The President owed much of his recovery to his own tenacity and, at times, shamelessness. He pulled out virtually all the stops to clinch the nomination, according to Abayomi. For most of that day, the President's diet consisted of liberal portions of humble pie. The President pleaded and cajoled; on at least two occasions his eyes welled with emotion as he pursued fence-sitting delegates and governors. However, Obasanjo saved his best to keep Vice President Atiku from defecting.

With rumor swirling that Atiku would opt to run with Ekwueme, Obasanjo wasted no time visiting the Vice President's residence. Obasanjo begged, declaring he would not leave Atiku's home unless the Vice President accompanied him to win back the delegates and governors. The performance had the desired effect. Atiku joined Obasanjo in publicly lobbying the conventioneers. While it might not have been Obasanjo's finest hour it was the defining moment of the convention. What had been a suspenseful contest would now turn into a rout.

How many VPS or running mates are still relevant like PO politically?

What makes PO popular is not because he was Atiku running mate it is because of his records when he was a governor of Anambra state.
Even if Atiku did not picked him as running mate and he decided to come out has a flagbearer of any political party people could have still vote for him.

Why is Ifeanyi Akowa not making the same impart like obi

anonimi:
Do you know our politics better than PDP’s 2010 Anambra candidate, who has been elected twice as APGA candidate?

The same APGA that Obiano kicked out Obi from in 2014, before Atiku revived his dead political career five years later.

Explain to us how Atiku revived his dead political career.

Una sabi talk. Please explain. I am listening

papagiddy:
Anybody contesting against Tinubuin in 2027 is just wasting his time....pls tell obi and atiku to stop spending money.... Tinubu CAN'T be DEFEATED......
2027 election is concluded already .. keep sayin anything u want....if it reach your turn...make u no use the power u get as president....
Tinubu is not Jonathan...

Who suffer the consequences.
We want a better country but we keep watching election malpractices and we expect positive results or sane environment.

Why do we cry when police misbehave, why do we cry when kidnappers wrecked havock in our communities?

Do we blame them? For me I have stopped blaming people that commit atrocities in this country.

We should look inwardly and ask ourselves question, what kind of leaders do we elect?

If the head is bad the whole body is bad.
Even if we can not get a perfect leader but let there be transparency in electing people that hold public offices.

How will you feel if tomorrow u want to go for any elective position and somebody who is less qualified than u is being given the opportunity that is meant for u because of corruption.

Celsony:
What i feel right now is that the court will judge in their favour, so that Atiku will divide the vote of the opposition further since Obi has left the party.

I believe if the votes count it will be the best.

What has court says about this ADC?

[quote author=EmmyMaestro post=139507222]“I’ll sponsor my wedding” – 41-year-old woman cries out for husband online, says she’s rich

A 41-year-old Nigerian single woman has stirred reactions online after publicly appealing for a husband on social media.

According to her, she is financially stable and does not mind supporting or even sponsoring her wedding if she finds a man willing to marry her.

In her words, she said:

“As a 41-year-old woman, I don’t mind sponsoring my wedding. I don’t mind assisting my future husband. Please, if you’re a man seeing this video, and you have nothing doing, maybe you’re still broke, you don’t have something doing at the moment, you’re not financially stable, don’t worry, I have money.”

The lady explained that she is not searching for a wealthy man because she already considers herself financially comfortable and only desires a committed partner.

She also opened up about her fears concerning age and motherhood, revealing that she hopes to become a mother before it becomes too late for her biologically.

“I don’t even need a wealthy man. I am wealthy already. I am rich. All I seek is a man that is willing to take me in as his wife.”

“Because menopause is at my doorstep. Please help me. I need to have a child of my own. I need to have a baby of my own. I need to embrace motherhood,” she added.

Her emotional appeal has sparked reactions online, with some people praising her honesty while others shared mixed opinions about seeking love publicly on social media.Romance

The video has continued to trend online as social media users debate marriage expectations, age, financial stability, and the pressure women face regarding motherhood.

I need a husband. I am not looking for a wealthy man, I am financially stable. All I seek is a man who is willing to make me his wife.” — Woman in her early 40s speaks out. pic.twitter.com/FXPCTzhtWT

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) May 24, 2026

are not serious?
What is your Genotype?
Are u ready be a submissive woman.

Or tomorrow u will slap the man because u are the one that sponsor your marriage.

That is just the beginning.
Every opportunity shall be properly utilize to make sure this evil party are being sent back to where the came from.

U don't have problem.
When u start attracting bad people to yourself in the name of friends that when your eyes will be clear.

If u don't have a job get a job.
People business should not be your business.

Mr Vanguard u are writing rubbish.

[quote author=Goddyrichie post=139505665]no one talk bad about sterling bank i guess it’s still one of d best bank in Nigeria but Opay comes first [/quote
I want to open sterling bank business account.
Do u know their requirements?]

Everybody expect Sim to act like a man not to chicken out for Wike.
For me I could have spoiled things for them.
Even Tinubu will not get any vote.

Just like what Wike did.

chrisxxx:
Obi is one of the grandpas. Don't be deveived with Obi deceitful mien. You will know him when he has power.

As we know when he was Anambra governor.

Well, he is heartless soul. 2023 election could have been bloody.

They only way people do not like him is because he will be questioning every Kobo spent by the Senate and the governors.

How will they love such a man that will not allow legislators to go on jamborees with tax payers money.

If u don't know stingy people that is how Obi behaves and I like it when he is stingy.
We spent so much with little to show.

chrisxxx:
Obi won't be the president of Nigeria no matter his pretence. We have seen this in the past and won't give room and get carried away with it.

U and who?
That is why u keep recycling old cargoes to keep disgracing the country.
If it is sure for u guys tell grandpa to conduct free and fair election.

madridguy:
Nigerians should learn to always avoid the men of the Nigeria Police Force. Majority of them are frustrated human being. Imagine at the course of duty a innocent baby was killed.

The Police will release press statement now and you will hear how the baby was trying to struggle to grab their gun and at the process accidental discharge occurs.

R. I. P to the baby.

Rent issues doesn't have anything to do with police officer.

If your tenant refuse to his or her rent don't involve police go to court.
Most police don't know their right from their left.
They want to get involve in everything by intimidating the citizens because of their uniform.
They that supposed to be advising people on matters they want to get involve because of money.
The police officer has no right to be there at all..
Now his brain will calm down.

chrisxxx:
Real big pretender. It is like that with them. Don't be deveived.

Is it not this South Africa president that refused to hand shake our president?

Nigeria President suppose go to South Africa but he can't go there because he is not welcome.

I know u guys are pain because most countries knows who your president is.

What so ever Obi is doing there is a welcome development.
The only place u guys are welcome are terrorists countries.

themanderon:
So as a prominent and well known Nigerian he cannot intercede for his fellow countrymen in a strange land seeing the government has abandoned them to their fate?
Hatred kills faster than AIDS. Purge yourself off these demons of hate.

Do u mind those people?
They don't know that there are some influenciial people in the world .
Or they feel that until u a government official that is when u can meet other countries government officials.

Or do they even know if Obi is discussing business that will boost their economy?
Most countries knows who is who
They know the history of some corrupt politicians especially in Nigeria.
Some only choose to keep quiet because it is none of their business.
Is it not this same South African President that refuse to hand shake our president some time ago?

Shikena:
Thank you my brother from my side. You have said exactly what many of us wanted to but we couldn't come out straight. I see no reason why we can't have deep sea port in Onitsha or Anam, the water there are deep enough.

Are u so sure about this project?
Don't be too emotional.
Sit back and think the possibilities.

Be on the watch after 2027.
Thanks

Chai, see format for the gullible.
After 2027 election.

Lagos state that is the economy hub.

What am I reading. Imposicant.

Not today and not now.

The logic is : vote for me if u don't vote no sea port.

After voting next excuse, how many votes did your region give me.

End of discussion.

These ones are the main terrorists.
They carry innocent face the spies areas

Saturnalia:
You’re praising the Court now and that is very commendable.

Just so we’re clear, when INEC and this same Court declare Tinubu as the winner of the 2027 Presidential Elections next year, we don’t want to hear stories like “Wike Owns All The Judges” or “The Courts Have Been Compromised”.

Just stick to your guns, stay in one place and stop shifting your goal posts.

One thing is certain, that Peter Obi that you’re marketing will never smell Aso Rock.

Is extension not favoring all the parties including your darling party APC?

So u expect court to declare one man winner when it obvious he didn't win.

Who begged or bribe court to extend the date line?

The court did that on their own .
So don't get it twisted

I think he will help his brother.

Since this guy met Peter Obi at the airport he has started behaving well. What could have changed?
Is there something we don't know that is cooking behind us?

Now the errand boys aka data boys will come and be doing comparison on how the air fare is cheap compare to other countries.

I keep wondering how people are being program such that they accept anything that is happening in this country just like that.

Goodman024:
Good evening, everyone. Hope y'all had a great day.
I have a question please. I just want to know if am the one not seeing this as I should or something.
So the thing is that my pregnant wife, currently in her 2nd trimester is making it look like I don't assist her enough even though I do help very often, even before she got pregnant. I don't see any big deal in it at all, I cook sometimes, do the whole house cleaning every now and then, and even help her wash her clothes sometimes. But I would say these days I haven't been helping out alot due to work schedule, not that I don't help at all, I still help whenever I can.

But in her own words, it's as if she wants me to do 80% of everything because of her condition. I didn't overreact or anything when she said it, but I was like what sort of talk is that.

I just want to know if she's right and I'm the one not seeing things as I should.

Kindly share your opinion pls.

Google Image used for illustration

Pregnancy the make women angry so over look it.
Don't feel bad .
This moment is not always easy for them

SamuraiXXX:
It was not the OP that put those pics, they were put there by the moderator who pushed the thread to front page

Okay

Wealthoptulent:
if na the CONTENT CREATOR, ucle's wife still be our OP nko, u go BLUR ur face AT MARKETING?

Is he marketing? Or trying to let world know how bad his uncle wife is?

Do u know some his uncle's friends may not have time to watch TikTok but they may be here on NL?

KnowledgePower7:
Never Marry A Female Content Creator

Anytime I go on Facebook I always see my uncle wife misbehaving online and calling it content creator

All her life is documted in video.
She shares screenshot of private messages online

Any small thing she run to social media and tell the whole world what happened.
Imagine she video her son breastfeeding and uploaded it. A very private moment

Now my uncle was seen as a no nonesense man, but the way this woman talk too much about their personal things is baffling.
She will even post after they had sex🙄

There is no single privacy

Then the one that burst my head was when she started uploading sexy pictures with half revealing clothes😤😤 A married woman oo

I used a burner account to advice her to stop doing this and she insulted me and blocked me.

The husband go dey work
Him wife go dey embarrass the whole family online in the name of content creators
Now the respect for this man don reduce because he now looks like a weak man and the wife looks like she is running the show

U sef u should have blur her face.
U are still helping to shame the family by exposing her face here on NL making her more popular through indecent dressing
Modified
Becarefull so that u will not spoiled somebody's marriage.
And becarefull because if the woman realized that u are against her she can harm u in one way or the other.

I know u love your uncle but don't be too forward on this.
Women do not think like men.

PrimadonnaO:
I don't think that's his motive

I read the entire apology and saw the heart in it. It's sincere.

@MorrisMonye. Well done. Your spirit is meek. We forgive you.❤️

Yes u are right. I am touched by his letter and choice of words.
Even Peter Obi does not hold grudges against anybody because he is a free minded person.
Despite all what Reno have been saying against him they still shook hands at the airport since that day I have not heard any statement against PO from Reno.

Peter Obi has a good heart and Obidients need everybody at this time.

CondemnBattery:
Way to go.

Nigeria is collapsing so fast under Tinubu. Man is clueless and useless

Imagine Oyo school kidnapping.....

Instead of teachers nationwide to o on an indefinite strike till those teachers and students are released, they are declaring a national 3days fasting and prayers.

1 Samuel 30:8. God instructee David to pursue the Amalekites who had raided his city, Ziklag, and taken captive his wives and children, as well as the possessions of his men. David was told to pursue them, and that he would overtake them and recover all that had been taken.

But I don't understand the kind of weak Christianity we practice nowadays.

Reason I love Israel. No nonsense. If you try this shit with Israel, be rest assured you will be erased

Blame NLC . They are just there as part of APC.
If they bring rice and Ghana must go bag to chairman will he say no?
When the head is bad the whole body is useless.

ultraviolet27:
That person you said roped the actor as Igbo was just being sarcastic can't you see the moniker is ibo too?

U still get it wrong here. Moniker may tell who he is.

Items of his sarcasm comment I didn't look into that direction.

I notice that anybody that opposes Tinubu is an Igbo to some people.

Which is very wrong.

fredpeter:
Ask them if yaradua was an igbo man... But he was loved I mean very loved by the igbos

Do they allow links here?

fredpeter:
Ask them if yaradua was an igbo man... But he was loved I mean very loved by the igbos

Obasanjo was not an Igbo they still love him
This hatred started when APC started insulting sitting president through their supporters.
That is the genesis of all these madness.
Initially opposition didn't always insult a sitting president or talked about tribe but since this APC came things have been so different