Phrank Shaibu, senior special assistant on public communication to African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, accuses former President Olusegun Obasanjo of repeatedly attacking Atiku whenever a presidential election approaches. Shaibu made the claim in an interview with Daily Post, responding to what he described as Obasanjo’s latest remarks. According to Shaibu, Obasanjo previously indicated that choosing Atiku as his vice president during his administration was the biggest mistake of his political career, and Shaibu says these comments are part of a recurring pattern. Shaibu argues that Obasanjo “repackages” personal grievances as national interest during election seasons. He also points to earlier interactions, saying Obasanjo had acknowledged Atiku’s role in their re-election victory and invited him to stand beside him during an acceptance speech, adding that Shaibu considers such past acknowledgements difficult to erase. The aide further criticizes Obasanjo’s book as being used as a political tool in election cycles. Shaibu urges Obasanjo to address issues within his own family before presenting himself as a moral authority, referencing previous public criticism by Senator Iyabo Obasanjo.