Betrayed By Obasanjo? Dele Momodu Reveals How Atiku Fought Back Fom Political Collapse

Dele Momodu, a former presidential candidate and prominent figure in the opposition coalition, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar once had an understanding with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding a power transition.

According to Momodu, Atiku was initially positioned to succeed Obasanjo after the latter’s first term in office. However, the agreement eventually collapsed, leading to Obasanjo allegedly stripping Atiku of his constitutional privileges.

Writing in a Facebook article, Momodu claimed that Atiku had strong backing from a majority of Nigeria’s former governors to realize the plan. Despite the setback, Atiku maintained respect for Obasanjo and managed tensions during their second term.

“The agreement was for Atiku to take over after their first term,” Momodu wrote. “But the deal fell apart despite massive support from most of the governors. Still, he showed respect to his boss and managed the situation with rare calm even when stripped of his constitutional roles.”

Momodu further praised Atiku’s resilience, highlighting how he successfully transitioned into business, unlike many of his peers who struggled without political power.

“He has since focused on productive ventures, displaying a Midas touch across various sectors. Nigeria would be far better off if more of our leaders pursued legitimate livelihoods like him,” he added.

Atiku served as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and has made multiple unsuccessful bids for the presidency, most recently finishing second to President Bola Tinubu of the APC in the 2023 elections.