Obasanjo Denies Deceiving AD Leaders in 2003 Election

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has refuted claims by Osoba that he deceived AD leaders during the 2003 elections. Obasanjo also accused Atiku of plotting an impeachment against him during that period.

24 Jul, 02:06 — 24 Jul, 05:28

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This story revisits a long-standing political controversy surrounding the 2003 Nigerian general election, which saw the People's Democratic Party (PDP) gain significant ground in the South West. The claims and counter-claims from prominent political figures like Obasanjo, Osoba, and Atiku Abubakar shed light on historical political maneuvering and alliances, which remain relevant to understanding Nigeria's political landscape.

Key entitiesOlusegun Obasanjo Olusegun Osoba Atiku Abubakar Alliance for Democracy (AD)Afenifere

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What sources agree on

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo denied deceiving Alliance for Democracy (AD) leaders in the 2003 election
Obasanjo's denial was a response to claims made by Chief Olusegun Osoba

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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Obasanjo did not deceive AD leaders in 2003

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Developments preceding Obasanjo's emergence as President were handled by senior Afenifere and AD leaders, unknown to Osoba

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Atiku Abubakar sponsored an impeachment plot against Obasanjo

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Obasanjo's accusation that Atiku Abubakar sponsored an impeachment plot against him

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vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedReports Obasanjo's statement directly, no added commentary

punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports Obasanjo's statement and related accusation

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely balanced, with both outlets reporting Obasanjo's denial without overt endorsement or criticism, though Punch-ng includes an additional controversial accusation.

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punch-ngMostly Factual1d ago

2003 poll: Obasanjo faults Osoba, accuses Atiku of impeachment plot

Former President Obasanjo rejects Osoba’s 2003 poll account, accusing Atiku Abubakar of sponsoring an impeachment plot against him. Read More: https://punchng.com/2003-poll-obasanjo-faults-osoba-accuses-atiku-of-impeachment-plot/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’

Obasanjo said developments preceding his emergence as President were unknown to Osoba because they were handled by senior Afenifere and AD leaders The post Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: punch-ng · 24 Jul, 02:06|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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2003 poll: Obasanjo faults Osoba, accuses Atiku of impeachment plot

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vanguard-ng24 Jul, 05:28Latest update

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Obasanjo Denies Deceiving AD Leaders in 2003 Election

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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2003 poll: Obasanjo faults Osoba, accuses Atiku of impeachment plot

Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’

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2003 poll: Obasanjo faults Osoba, accuses Atiku of impeachment plot

Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’

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