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Fresh controversy has erupted over former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s political role ahead of the 2027 elections, with the Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum accusing him of secretly working to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, while his former aide insists he brokered the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance.
Yoruba Ronu alleged Obasanjo’s recent attack on Atiku Abubakar was part of a broader strategy to destabilise the opposition. However, Obasanjo’s former Political Adviser, Dr Akin Osuntokun, declared: “He was the one who brought the two men together.” Osuntokun said Obasanjo is the “principal sponsor” of the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket. The conflicting claims highlight intense political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections.
Key Points:
Yoruba Ronu accused Obasanjo of secretly working for Tinubu’s re-election.
The group alleged his attack on Atiku was part of a strategy to weaken the opposition.
Osuntokun insisted Obasanjo brokered the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance.
Osuntokun said Obasanjo is the “principal sponsor” of the opposition ticket.
The conflicting claims highlight intense political manoeuvring ahead of 2027.
The truth may lie somewhere in between, but what is clear is that Obasanjo remains a significant player in Nigeria’s political chessboard.
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