Atiku claims Tinubu, Obi endorsed him in 2007 and 2019 elections

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said President Bola Tinubu endorsed Atiku for president in 2007 and Peter Obi endorsed him in 2019. Okonkwo made the claim during a recent press briefing discussing the presidential ambitions of the three politicians. He argued that Atiku is the only one among Tinubu, Obi and himself to have received endorsements from the other two at different times. He said, "Bola Tinubu endorsed Atiku to be president in 2007. Peter Obi endorsed Atiku to be president in 2019. Two out of the three of them, Atiku is the only person that has been endorsed by the other two. So, if the other two believe that he is the best, what are you looking for? They know themselves, but they don't know themselves more than you and I." The statement highlights shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 election and raises questions about the consistency of political support among Nigeria’s leading figures. Readers should treat the claim as coming from a partisan source and seek independent verification of the alleged endorsements. Understanding how past political backing may influence current narratives can help voters assess the credibility and motivations of candidates as the election cycle approaches.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/2027-tinubu-obi-endorsed-atiku-in-2007-2019-kenneth-okonkwo/