Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has addressed recent public discourse surrounding his past remarks about former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, clarifying that certain excerpts from his published writings may have been taken out of context or misinterpreted.
In a measured response to renewed debate over the nature of their former working relationship, Obasanjo stated that while his book sought to offer a frank and factual account of his time in office, including his interactions with Atiku, it was never intended to malign or diminish his former deputy.
โIt has come to my notice that some aspects of my book, particularly those referencing Atiku Abubakar, have been misunderstood,โ Obasanjo noted. โMy objective was to share my personal experiences and perspectivesโnot to generate unnecessary controversy or cast aspersions.โ
He further acknowledged the complexity of political leadership and governance, noting that differences in opinion and approach are often inevitable. Obasanjo recognized Atikuโs contributions during their joint administration and emphasized the need for public discourse to be grounded in context and factual understanding.
The former president appealed to readers and analysts to engage with the full content of his book rather than relying on isolated quotes that could distort the intended message.
His remarks come at a time when historical political relationships continue to shape public narratives and influence the national conversation.
