Did Atiku’s Impatience Sabotage His Presidential Ambitions?

Atiku backed Obasanjo and could have waited two terms before running. Instead he challenged his mentor in 2003 and lost key support. During Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, Atiku might have built alliances with five major governors and stayed in PDP to stake his claim in 2019. He decamped to APC and placed third in the primaries. For 2023, picking a high-profile running mate like Wike could have delivered over a million votes. Choosing Okowa, who later defected, weakened his ticket. Looking ahead to 2027, an alliance with Peter Obi could boost his chances. Stepping aside now might secure him a stronger position in 2031.

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