Osuntokun says Obasanjo backs Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, not Tinubu
Akin Osuntokun, former adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has dismissed claims that Obasanjo is working for Bola Tinubu. Osuntokun insists that Obasanjo is instead supporting a proposed alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. He argues that this ticket is more compelling than previous arrangements and credits Obasanjo with bringing the two politicians together. Osuntokun also refutes allegations that Obasanjo manipulated past elections or supports Tinubu’s political interests.
Key takeaways
- Akin Osuntokun claims Olusegun Obasanjo is the main sponsor of a proposed Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket.
- Osuntokun says Obasanjo brokered the alliance and is critical of Bola Tinubu’s administration.
- He rejects suggestions that Obasanjo’s recent letter to Olusegun Osoba was intended to benefit Tinubu politically.
- Osuntokun denies that Obasanjo manipulated the 2003 South-West governorship elections, attributing AD governors’ losses to local political factors.
- Despite acknowledging Tinubu’s incumbency advantage, Osuntokun believes an Obi-led ticket would have stronger public appeal than one led by Atiku Abubakar.
