OBJ: Anytime He Sleeps And Remembers That Atiku Truncated His 3rd Term, He Wakes Up – Okonkwo

In an interview on Mic On Podcast on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson to Atiku Abubakar, made a remark about former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s unsuccessful attempt to secure a third presidential term, suggesting that the disagreement between the former president and Atiku remained a significant part of their political history.

Okonkwo said, “Anytime he sleeps and remembers that Atiku truncated his third term, he wakes up.” He made the statement while discussing the political history of Atiku Abubakar and the relationships between prominent Nigerian political figures.

The Atiku spokesperson’s remark referred to the political disagreement surrounding Obasanjo’s reported ambition to remain in office beyond the constitutionally prescribed two terms. Atiku, who served as vice president under Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, opposed the third-term proposal, which ultimately failed to secure the constitutional amendments needed to extend the president’s tenure.

Okonkwo used the episode to highlight Atiku’s position during the controversy, presenting the former vice president as a political figure who opposed the attempt to extend Obasanjo’s time in office. The issue remains an important part of discussions about the relationship between the two former allies.

The disagreement between Obasanjo and Atiku later developed into a major political dispute, with both men taking opposing positions during the 2007 presidential election. Their political differences have continued to feature in discussions about Nigeria’s democratic history and the struggle over presidential succession.

During the interview, Okonkwo also discussed Nigeria’s political direction, the opposition’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, and the roles of prominent political figures in shaping the country’s future.

He concluded by emphasising Atiku’s opposition to Obasanjo’s third-term proposal, presenting the episode as an important moment in the former vice president’s political history and his relationship with the former president.

Click on the link to watch the video from 59:03 – 59:13

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