Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s nominee for president, has admitted that former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s attempt for a third term was thwarted by his strong friendships with National Assembly members while he served as vice president of Nigeria.
He claimed that the connection allowed him and some NASS members to thwart Obasanjo’s plans for a third term. He expressed a desire to reconnect with the NASS candidates following his election as president and their own successful election.
Atiku pointed out that doing so would improve their functionality and strengthen democracy.
The PDP presidential candidate made the comments on Sunday evening in Abuja at the Strategy Engagement Meeting with National Assembly Candidates for the 2023 Presidential Campaign Organization.