Here’s what Nigerians are saying about Obasanjo’s endorsement of Atiku

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday endorsed his former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2019 general elections.

The endorsement has sparked a hive of reactions amongst many Nigerians, as they have expressed their surprise at the U- turn by the former president to support Atiku, whom he had vehemently refused to have anything to do with, in the past.

Obasanjo, in the past, had said that there was no way he would ever support Atiku to rule Nigeria. He also released some unfavorable statement against the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate.

However,it is important to noted that the former president has long withdrawn his support from president Muhammadu Buhari, whom has written series of letters to, telling him(Buhari) that he has failed as a President.

See reactions below from Nigerians

If Obasanjo likes, he can endorse Atiku, if he likes he can endorse Buhari, even Oby if he so desires.
Question is very simple, can OBJ deliver his Abeokuta Polling Unit? At this point, the answer is no.

— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) October 11, 2018

Obasanjo endorsed Buhari in 2014 and he was praised to high heavens. Today, some are trying very hard to rubbish Obasanjo's endorsement of Atiku with "he does not have any political clout." When fire burns the Devil, he speaks in many languages.

— Dr. Dípò (@OgbeniDipo) October 11, 2018

Those always quoting Obasanjo to ridicule Atiku, see why you must join big’s men fight with your brains intact. No matter how messy it gets among our elite, they’re one. Insult Atiku to promote Buhari as much as you want, but Atiku is more dear to Buhari than your entire family. https://t.co/iKMA8KMkx3

— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) October 11, 2018

Obasanjo supported Shagari in 1979,he won.
Obasanjo supported himself in 
1999,he won.
OBJ supported himself in 2003, hewon.
OBJ supported Yar'Adua in
2007,he won.
OBJ supported GEJ in
2011,he Won.
OBJ supported Buhari in 
2015,he won.
OBJ is supporting Atiku in 2019, he will win

— AJALA (@UNCLE_AJALA) October 11, 2018

Today only shows Obasanjo's fear of Buhari outweighs his hate for Atiku. The old fox doesn't surprise me one bit.

— Gbenga Olorunpomi (@GbengaGOLD) October 11, 2018

Why is no one volunteering handkerchiefs for Buharists? I said here few days ago that Obasanjo was making plans to publicly endorse Atiku and we would be needing Lordy loads of handkerchiefs for Buhari Okpos. The tears getting too much. Someone pls give them handkerchiefs!

— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) October 11, 2018

Having said that, Obasanjo or not, I am strongly of the opinion that we have passed that stage where a few so called elders will decide how Nigeria should be run. 2019 will be the final nail on that coffin, God willing

— Abubakar Sidiq Usman (@MrAbuSidiq) October 11, 2018

“If I support Atiku for anything, God will not forgive me."
-Obasanjo
Will God forgive Obasanjo, now that he is with Atiku?
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— Aliyu Muhammad Abba (@Muhd_Alu) October 11, 2018