Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of using an unverified bribery allegation against late Ghali Umar Na’Abba to influence the 2027 election.

Atiku dismissed Obasanjo's claim that he bribed Na’Abba to impeach him as politically motivated, arguing it aims to benefit Obasanjo's preferred candidate.He urged Obasanjo to declare his political allegiance openly, criticizing the timing of the accusation as suspicious.

Atiku questioned why no legal action was taken during Obasanjo's presidency if the claim was credible, linking the remarks to their long-standing political rivalry.He emphasized focusing on Nigeria's economic and security challenges rather than historical disputes.The exchange highlights intensifying political tensions ahead of the 2027 polls.