Choosing Atiku as VP Was My Greatest Mistake, Obasanjo Says

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says choosing Atiku Abubakar as his running mate for the 1999 presidential election was the greatest mistake of his life. Speaking at a Lagos event held to unveil Charly Boy’s foundation and memoir, Obasanjo said he would not have selected Atiku as vice president if he had the benefit of hindsight. He added that he holds no bitterness and believes the disagreements did not stop his administration from achieving its goals. Obasanjo and Atiku served as president and vice president under the Peoples Democratic Party from 1999 to 2007. Their relationship later broke down during their second term amid political disagreements.

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