Atiku Raises Alarm Over Plot To Cause Disaffection Between Him And Obasanjo

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has alleged plot by unnamed persons to cause disaffection between him and his former boss, ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo.

Atiku was reacting to an alleged publication that is his son-in-law, Malam Babalele Abdullahi, donated N50 million to the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

Speaking in a statement by his media office on Monday, the former Vice President and 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) denied the alleged donation by Abdullahi.

According to Atiku, donations to institutions for promoting peace in Nigeria and Africa should be criminalized, adding that presidential libraries in America and other parts of the world were funded by donations from civic-minded individuals.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Abdullahi, did not donate any money in cash to the Obasanjo Library,” said the former Vice President.

“Yes, he did facilitate a donation of N50 million to the Obasanjo Presidential Library, but so did many other individuals, including civic-minded traditional rulers, state Governors, bankers and captains of industry.

“This is because the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is a non-governmental organisation that plays a pivotal role in promoting peace and stability in Nigeria, and that should be applauded,” he said.

Atiku added that, “The sources of these funds are completely legitimate and have been conclusively proven to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissione (EFCC).

“Let it be known that the government established the EFCC to be an investigative body and not a propaganda or enforcement arm,” he said.