The All Progressives Congress has thrown its weight behind former President Olusegun Obasanjo amid his latest clash with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, adding fresh heat to the opposition battle ahead of 2027.
The political battle surrounding former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a fresh turn, with the ruling All Progressives Congress backing Obasanjo amid the escalating war of words.
The development comes after Obasanjo made fresh critical remarks about Atiku, reopening old political wounds between the former president and his one-time deputy.
Atiku has since responded forcefully, insisting that history cannot be rewritten and defending his role during Obasanjo’s political journey.
APC Wades Into Obasanjo-Atiku Clash
The APC’s intervention has added a new political dimension to the dispute.
With Atiku now the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 election, attacks involving the former vice president are increasingly being viewed through the lens of the coming presidential contest.
The ruling party’s decision to back Obasanjo therefore puts further pressure on Atiku as he seeks to build an opposition coalition capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu.
Atiku Fires Back
Atiku has refused to remain silent over Obasanjo’s latest comments.
The former vice president has defended his past relationship with Obasanjo and argued that his contributions during Obasanjo’s difficult periods should not be erased from history.
In another pointed response, Atiku has recalled helping Obasanjo financially and personally after the former president’s release from prison.
The exchange has now moved beyond a personal disagreement and into the wider political arena.
2027 Raises the Stakes
The renewed Obasanjo-Atiku confrontation comes at a sensitive moment.
Atiku is seeking to consolidate opposition forces around the ADC ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while the APC remains focused on defending Tinubu’s administration and securing another term.
The latest political exchange could therefore become another major talking point as the opposition tries to present a united front.
For Atiku, the challenge is no longer simply responding to Obasanjo’s criticisms. He must also prevent the controversy from distracting from his wider 2027 campaign.