Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted a dinner at The Delborough Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together prominent Nigerian leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The dinner was attended by an array of notable political figures from various parts of Nigeria’s political spectrum. It marked an important moment of unity and reconciliation, drawing attention to the importance of cooperation among Nigeria’s political elite in shaping the country’s future.
Among the distinguished guests at the dinner were Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former President Goodluck Jonathan, whose leadership periods continue to spark debate in Nigerian political circles. These individuals, who have all held significant roles in the governance of Nigeria, have been at the forefront of political developments in the country for decades.
Atiku Abubakar, who recently attended the dinner, took to social media to express his appreciation for the opportunity to meet with his former boss, Obasanjo. “I joined others at the dinner hosted by my former boss, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, at The Delborough Hotel, Victoria Island, in Lagos,” he wrote in a brief statement shared on his official social media pages.
Atiku’s participation in the dinner is particularly noteworthy, considering the history between him and Obasanjo. The two men have had a complex and sometimes contentious relationship, having once worked closely together when Obasanjo served as President from 1999 to 2007. Atiku was his Vice President during this period. However, their political relationship faced several challenges after 2007, including disagreements over governance and political ambitions. This dinner marks a moment of political reconciliation, where old wounds seem to have healed, and a sense of mutual respect and camaraderie appears to have resurfaced.
