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I have forgiven you wholeheartedly – Obasanjo tells Atiku

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6 years ago

October 11, 2018

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says he has forgiven his former vice -president , Atiku Abubakar , wholeheartedly , describing him as “ president – to – be . ”Obasanjo said this while addressing journalists after the closed – door meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate .

The meeting held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex .

Also at the meeting were the Bishop of the Living Faith Church ( Winners Chapel ) , David Oyedepo ; Islamic cleric, Ahmed Gumi ; and the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah .

They were in the meeting with Atiku and Obasanjo .

Obasanjo said that , based on what transpired at the meeting , he believed that Atiku now has “ a contrite heart ” and has shown remorse.
Obasanjo said of Atiku : “ From what transpired in the last couple of hours or so, you have shown remorse; you have asked for forgiveness and you have indicated that you have learnt some good lessons and you will mend fences and make amends as necessary and as desirable . ”

“ Whenever or wherever you might have offended me , as a Christian who asks for God ’ s forgiveness of my sins and inadequacies on a daily basis, I forgive and I sincerely advise you to learn from the past and do what is right and it will be well with you , ” Obasanjo added .

The ex – president noted that among all the presidential aspirants in the PDP , Atiku has the widest and greatest exposure , adding that he ( Atiku ) understands the economy better than the incumbent president .
The former president also noted that the PDP presidential candidate was not rigid , but is rather “ more accessible , ” with links almost across the country .

“ For me , relatively and of all the aspirants in the PDP , you have the widest and greatest exposure , experience , outreach and possibly , the best machinery and preparation , for seeing the tough and likely dirty campaign ahead through.

“ From what I personally know of you , you have the capacity to perform better than the incumbent . You surely understand the economy better ; you have business experience , which can make your administration business – friendly and boost the economy and provide jobs .

“ You have better outreach nationally and internationally and that can translate into better management of foreign affairs.

“ You are more accessible and less inflexible and more open to all parts of the country in many ways .

“ As Pastor Bakare , one – time running mate of the incumbent President said , ‘ You are a wazobia man . ’ And that should help you in confronting the ‘ confrontable ’ and shunning nepotism . ”

Speaking earlier , Atiku described today as “ The happiest day of my life . “