In 1995, Ibrahim Babangida allegedly warned Olusegun Obasanjo about Atiku Abubakar's suitability, and Obasanjo openly endorsed Atiku for the presidency.

The entities involved

• Ibrahim Babangida →

  Head of State of Nigeria

  Nothing else this week.

• Atiku Abubakar →

  Nigerian politician

  • Nigeria's political landscape is defined by incumbent President Tinubu facing challenges from contenders like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election.00:24
  • Julius Abure announced his readiness to align with either Bola Tinubu or Atiku Abubakar, while vowing to mobilize against Peter Obi.00:24
• Olusegun Obasanjo →

  nigerian president (1999-2007) and military leader (1976–79)

  • Olusegun Obasanjo was named Balogun of Owu Kingdom, coinciding with a PDP candidate running in Ogun Central.Sat 20:30
  • Macroeconomic issues in Nigeria are being discussed, including how Tinubu's policies affected debt revaluation, while Obasanjo reduced the national debt burden and Naira depreciation impacted external debt.Fri 23:57

Related events

• Olusegun Obasanjo served as Atiku Abubakar's principal, while the FCT witnessed criticism of Atiku's presidential ticket and support for the incumbent president's re-election bid.Oct 6
• Shettima criticized Obi's economic models and questioned Atiku's leadership as APC held a campaign council inauguration in Nigeria.Oct 15
• An opposition summit was held in Abuja, where Lukman proposed a transition government for Nigeria.Aug 31
• Atiku Abubakar referred to President Tinubu as 'Bola,' and Kashim Shettima insulted Atiku's humble origins during political interactions.Oct 19
• Police arrested youths in Borno State, prompting condemnation from Amnesty International, as Atiku Abubakar continues as the ADC presidential candidate.Oct 24