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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by Barondenigeria: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
Atikulated!!! Iyayin!! grin grin
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by muykem: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
This one weak me. How will OBJ endorse yahoo yahoo man for president amidst religion leaders.

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by tunary(m): 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
Whaaaaaat atiku the corrupt politician
mtchwwwwwww

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by peter1994(m): 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
BMC Shenanigans right now

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by hisexcellency34: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
forgive him? Did he offend him before?

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by afroniger: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
Chai. See OBJ forming boss as if he is one tin god. undecided
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by Ovofresh: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
I saw this coming!

As for me and my household... We are Atikulated!!!

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by emeejinsm: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
Only thing that all reasonable Nigerians want is buhari out
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by EPIJOE: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
THIS MUST ENTER FRONT PAGE.


BUBU ILE YA.


ATIKU FINALLY NAILED IT. U HAVE OUR VOTES IN THE SW.

BUT PLS ASESHINA. IS THE VP WE EXPECT.
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by Nobody: 3:46pm On Oct 11, 2018
muykem:
This one weak me. How will OBJ endorse yahoo yahoo man for president amidst religion leaders.


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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by OsuEbonyi: 3:47pm On Oct 11, 2018
Osagyefo98:


Not necessarily interested coz kanu na from abia and na abia matter......ebonyi also non of my business.


Anyday u insult my home Base u go hear my voice.
Go play with sand
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by Nobody: 3:47pm On Oct 11, 2018
Osagyefo98:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said he has reviewed his stance on not backing his former deputy for the presidency of Nigeria.
Mr. Obasanjo spoke when Atiku Abubakar and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party visited him at his Abeokuta home.
He said he believed Atiku has ‘re-discovered and re-positioned himself’ himself and is now good enough to enjoy his support in the next election.
Mr. Obasanjo said, “Let me start by congratulating President-to-be, Atiku Abubakar, for his success at the recent PDP Primary and I took note of his gracious remarks in his acceptance speech that it all started here.
“Yes, when it started, it was meant for Atiku to succeed Obasanjo.  In the presence of these distinguished leaders of goodwill today, let me say it openly that we have reviewed what went wrong on the side of Atiku.  And in all honesty, my former Vice-President has re-discovered and re-positioned himself.  As I have repeatedly said, it is not so much what you did against me that was the issue but what you did against the Party, the Government and the country.
“I took the stand I had taken based on the character and attributes you exhibited in the position you found yourself.  I strongly believe that I was right. It was in the overall interest of everyone and everything to take such a position.
“From what transpired in the last couple of hours or so, you have shown remorse; you have asked for forgiveness and you have indicated that you have learnt some good lessons and you will mend fences and make amends as necessary and as desirable.
“Whenever or wherever you might have offended me, as a Christian who asks for God’s forgiveness of my sins and inadequacies on daily basis, I forgive and I sincerely advise you to learn from the past and do what is right and it will be well with you.  Obviously, you have mended fences with the Party and fully reconciled with the Party.  That’s why today, you are the Presidential Candidate of the Party.  In addition to appreciating all that the Party has done for you, may I advise you to work together with all those who contested for the Party’s flag with you as a team for your campaign.
“There are still areas, nationally and internationally, where you have to mend fences and make amends.  You will know how to handle what is already out and what may yet be put out by the opposition.  But, I am convinced that if you continue with the attitude that brought you here with these distinguished leaders of goodwill, with remorse and contrite heart, the rest of the coast within and outside the country can be cleared.  And if there is anything I can do and you want me to do in that respect, I will do.
“I am sure with the right attitude for change where necessary, and by putting lessons learned by you to work, you will get the understanding, cooperation, support and mandate –  all at the national level.  With Nigerians voting for you, it will mean that you secure their forgiveness and regain their confidence. It will be with the hope or assurance of a Paul on the road to Damascus Conversion. After all, change and conversion are of man. I believe that with a contrite heart, change is possible in everybody’s life and situation.



Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said he has reviewed his stance on not backing his former deputy for the presidency of Nigeria.
Mr. Obasanjo spoke when Atiku Abubakar and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party visited him at his Abeokuta home.
He said he believed Atiku has ‘re-discovered and re-positioned himself’ himself and is now good enough to enjoy his support in the next election.
Mr. Obasanjo said, “Let me start by congratulating President-to-be, Atiku Abubakar, for his success at the recent PDP Primary and I took note of his gracious remarks in his acceptance speech that it all started here.
“Yes, when it started, it was meant for Atiku to succeed Obasanjo.  In the presence of these distinguished leaders of goodwill today, let me say it openly that we have reviewed what went wrong on the side of Atiku.  And in all honesty, my former Vice-President has re-discovered and re-positioned himself.  As I have repeatedly said, it is not so much what you did against me that was the issue but what you did against the Party, the Government and the country.
“I took the stand I had taken based on the character and attributes you exhibited in the position you found yourself.  I strongly believe that I was right. It was in the overall interest of everyone and everything to take such a position.
“From what transpired in the last couple of hours or so, you have shown remorse; you have asked for forgiveness and you have indicated that you have learnt some good lessons and you will mend fences and make amends as necessary and as desirable.
“Whenever or wherever you might have offended me, as a Christian who asks for God’s forgiveness of my sins and inadequacies on daily basis, I forgive and I sincerely advise you to learn from the past and do what is right and it will be well with you.  Obviously, you have mended fences with the Party and fully reconciled with the Party.  That’s why today, you are the Presidential Candidate of the Party.  In addition to appreciating all that the Party has done for you, may I advise you to work together with all those who contested for the Party’s flag with you as a team for your campaign.
“There are still areas, nationally and internationally, where you have to mend fences and make amends.  You will know how to handle what is already out and what may yet be put out by the opposition.  But, I am convinced that if you continue with the attitude that brought you here with these distinguished leaders of goodwill, with remorse and contrite heart, the rest of the coast within and outside the country can be cleared.  And if there is anything I can do and you want me to do in that respect, I will do.
“I am sure with the right attitude for change where necessary, and by putting lessons learned by you to work, you will get the understanding, cooperation, support and mandate –  all at the national level.  With Nigerians voting for you, it will mean that you secure their forgiveness and regain their confidence. It will be with the hope or assurance of a Paul on the road to Damascus Conversion. After all, change and conversion are of man. I believe that with a contrite heart, change is possible in everybody’s life and situation.


“For me, relatively and of all the aspirants in the PDP, you have the widest and greatest exposure, experience, outreach and possibly the best machinery and preparation for seeing the tough and likely dirty campaign ahead through. From what I personally know of you, you have capacity to perform better than the incumbent. You surely understand the economy better; you have business experience, which can make your administration business-friendly and boost the economy and provide jobs.
“You have better outreach nationally and internationally and that can translate to better management of foreign affairs.  You are more accessible and less inflexible and more open to all parts of the country in many ways.  As Pastor Bakare, one-time running mate of the incumbent President said, “You are a wazobia man.”  And that should help you in confronting the confrontable and shunning nepotism.
“As you know, along the road to where you are today, many leaders and ordinary people cooperated and overtly and covertly worked hard.  On your behalf, I thank them all.  May their coast continue to be expanded.  And when you become Nigerian President which, insha-Allah, you will be, remember what we did together in government – we ran an administration by Nigerians for all Nigerians where merit and performance count more than blood relationship, friendship or kith and kin.  Although some time and ground have been lost, you should endeavour to start from where we stopped and recover some lost ground, if not time.
“Please uphold truth, integrity, principles, morality and fight corruption, crimes and insurgency.  The fundamental law of the land, our constitution must be scrupulously defended. I make one demand and one demand on you today, I need you to say before God and man that you will always remain irrevocably committed to upholding ALL the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the whole country will remain your single indivisible constituency.
“Constitutionalism, popular participation and inclusiveness are pre-conditions for reversing the deficits of the past three and half years. They will ensure abiding faith in our indivisibility, oneness and faith in the survival of all against none.
“The fundamentals for our development, economic growth and progress are hard and soft infrastructure.  Remember to always give adequate places in your administration to our youth and women.
“All the authorities involved with the preparation, all processes and conduct of the election must ensure that the election is free, fair and credible.
“Once again, congratulations and I wish you well.  My distinguished brothers and leaders of goodwill, thank you for making this happen.  I will now count on you to encourage all hands to be on the deck to take Nigeria to the level God has created it to be – autopilot level.”
BACKGROUND

Atiku had on Sunday emerged the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Mr. Obasanjo had on August 3 exclusively told PREMIUM TIMES the former vice president should not count on him for support in his  bid to actualise his life-long ambition of being elected president of Nigeria.

“How can I be on the same side with Atiku?” he asked. “To do what?”
“If I support Atiku for anything, God will not forgive me. If I do not know, yes. But once I know, Atiku can never enjoy my support,” he added.
Mr Obasanjo said his remarks should not be interpreted to mean a personal battle with Atiku, coming as 2019 presidential campaign gathers steam with Mr Abubakar amongst the front-runners.
“I do not have personal grudges with anyone,” Mr Obasanjo said. “If you do not do well for Nigeria, you do not do well for all of us.”
“It is not a question of working with or not working with an individual,” he said. “If you are working for the good of Nigeria, I am working with you. If you are not working for the good of Nigeria it does not matter who you are I am not working with you.
“Most of you do not understand the way I operate. And I thought your own paper (PREMIUM TIMES) will understand better.”
“I know Atiku very well. And I have mentioned my position with Atiku. My position has not changed.
“If my children are getting married, he has sent representatives. If his children are getting married, I have sent representatives. That is social. That is not political.
“But on political ground, my position has not changed. If I support Atiku for a political office other than the one I supported him in the past when I did not know him, maybe, but not now that I know him, God will not forgive me.”
That comment created the impression that Mr Obasanjo was not ready to soften his borderline disposition to his former vice president of eight years.
After the former president said he would not support President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term, there was widespread speculation that he would back anyone presented as the major challenger, even if this turned out to be Atiku.
The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, had visited Mr. Obasanjo earlier this week to plead with him to meet with Atiku and possibly back him for president in the coming election.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/289774-breaking-2019-obasanjo-forgives-atiku-endorses-him-for-president.html


hopeless BMC's come and earn ur money. Have you smelt the anuss of your god buhari this morning?
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by OsuEbonyi: 3:47pm On Oct 11, 2018
EPIJOE:
THIS MUST ENTER FRONT PAGE.


BUBU ILE YA.


ATIKU FINALLY NAILED IT. U HAVE OUR VOTES IN THE SW.

BUT PLS ASESHINA. IS THE VP WE EXPECT.
You are on a long thing
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by fareed69(m): 3:47pm On Oct 11, 2018
godliman:
Hurray this is sweet to hear. Atiku the coast is clear


Are you sure you read it to the end or just the headlines please finish the story or see the latter part

But on political ground, my position has not changed. If I support Atiku for a political office other than the one I supported him in the past when I did not know him, maybe, but not now that I know him, God will not forgive me.”
That comment created the impression that Mr Obasanjo was not ready to soften his borderline disposition to his former vice president of eight years.
After the former president said he would not support President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term, there was widespread speculation that he would back anyone presented as the major challenger, even if this turned out to be Atiku.
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by Handsomecole(m): 3:47pm On Oct 11, 2018
Obj has only one vote... he is worthless and the root cause of our nation's problems.

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by seanfer(m): 3:48pm On Oct 11, 2018
So many are afraid of PMB second Term... By then the Old Man have nothing to lose but to our so many people who have one way or the other stolen our common wealth.... Some may think all this Old Men are fighting for Us the Citizens but I can assure you that they’re trying to protect themselves...
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by Dreyl(m): 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
shocked
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by KakiP(m): 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
OsuEbonyi:
Let no man play God. Power belongs to God only and only him gives it to whom he wants.

Next year is gonna be sweet. PMB till 2023.
Meanwhile, Lamidi Cownu is still turning in his shallow grave.

Power belongs to the person that wins in 2019. FOH!
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by gaskiyamagana: 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
We will win in 2019. Sai Buhari. Sai baba.
Wailing continue till 2023.

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by ShameOnAPC: 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
Bad news for sai babas grin

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by genternity(m): 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
Whosoever Dat is saying Buhari is doing good in Dis country, May God run Ur life D way Buhari is Running Dis country..Say "Amen" if U Agree...
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by ziondaughter247: 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
There is just something about this Atiku man! He's very charismatic. I like him a lot. As for me and my household, we shall vote Atiku. My parents are so atikulated, that's what they've been disturbing the house with since he won the primaries. Only Atiku can make everyone unite like this. Very mature man. Even if your VP is a monkey, i will vote for you! Even if I catch you with gun looting treasury, i will still vote. None of these so-called politicians especially Buhari is clean. But they keep vilifying this man. If not for anything Atiku is very presentable, atikulate & charismatic. When Buhari is giving speech, do you do they subtitle it because in all honestly, what he's saying never makes sense.

I feel bad when people mock Buhari & call him lifeless, he's someone's father, but nevertheless I can only imagine how Trump must have felt around him. He cannot even hold a simple conversation. And Trump too doesn't know how to keep his opinion, he just says his mind!
Atiku's haters are saying he cant travel to USA. is it not good? Buhari that can travel and has been travelling, what did he bring back! At least Atiku will sit his ass down at home and do some work. I have never been passionate about a candidate like this in my life. How do I volunteer for his campaign? I feel like I wont be able to forgive myself if I don't contribute my little quota to help this man become president.

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by narrowpathy(m): 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
Why do I have this feeling Atiku will soon see or has already seen Tinubu
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by obaataaokpaewu: 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
I dey go Enugu from Warri go vote that day God keeping us all alive

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by fergie001: 3:49pm On Oct 11, 2018
immhotep:

Let me also call Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu grin grin
And Hassan Kukah

Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by SlayQueenSlayer(m): 3:50pm On Oct 11, 2018
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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by musa234(m): 3:51pm On Oct 11, 2018
OsuEbonyi:

Next year is the battle of all battles.
Political careers of BAT, OBJ, Atiku and a host of others are on the line.
It's really the winner takes all kinda scenario.

I'm a first time voter and my vote is for PMB/PYO
You have only one vote, likewise everyone, so keep your fairy tales yourself

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Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by Nonny88: 3:51pm On Oct 11, 2018
More pressure on APC supporters
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by OsuEbonyi: 3:51pm On Oct 11, 2018
KakiP:


Power belongs to the person that wins in 2019. FOH!
Next year is still far.
Applying your logic, power belongs to PMB.
Power is power remember !!!
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by tj4luck(m): 3:52pm On Oct 11, 2018
*Remember God will not forgive you for supporting Atiku*
Re: 2019: Obasanjo Forgives Atiku, Endorses Him For President by ashacot: 3:52pm On Oct 11, 2018
Obasanjo forming god

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