Atiku accuses Obasanjo of 20-year campaign of lies, deceit

The PunchIndependentProgressiveFactual 68Objective 6213 days ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of engaging in a 20-year campaign of 'lies, political manipulation and orchestrated deceit' against him. This comes after Obasanjo claimed that Atiku used the late Speaker of the House, Ghali Na’Abba, to remove him from power during their time in office (1999–2007). Atiku's media adviser, Paul Ibe, criticized Obasanjo for resurrecting these allegations ahead of an election cycle and questioned the credibility of using a deceased individual as a source. Ibe cited testimony from Abubakar Bwari, who served as Chief Whip during that period, stating that Na’Abba did not seek Obasanjo's removal and that Atiku acted as an intermediary for the former president. Additionally, Ibe referenced a video where former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu described Atiku as seeking support from PDP governors for Obasanjo's re-election, contradicting claims that Obasanjo had been forced to kneel before Atiku. The statement also touched on past investigations into the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two figures.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the accusations from Atiku's side as credible and highlights testimonies supporting his version of events, while portraying Obasanjo's claims as baseless and politically motivated. The emphasis on Obasanjo's alleged manipulation and the use of a deceased figure to make accusations

Why factuality (68): This article provides similar content to the first, reporting on Atiku's accusations against Obasanjo and citing the same sources. It maintains consistency with the previous article and the broader narrative that Obasanjo's claims are being refuted. However, without a primary source, the factuality

Why objectivity (62): The article maintains a somewhat balanced approach but still frames the dispute primarily from Atiku's perspective. Phrases like 'campaign of lies' and 'malicious' suggest a degree of editorializing, though it remains relatively objective compared to more biased sources.

Vanguard NigeriaIndependentProgressiveFactual 65Objective 6014 days ago

Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed allegations made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding Atiku's actions during their time in office between 1999 and 2007. Ibe accused Obasanjo of using these allegations for political gain during election periods, claiming they lack credibility. He pointed to former House of Representatives member Abubakar Bawa Bwari, who stated that former Speaker Ghali Umar Na'Abba did not seek Obasanjo's removal and that Atiku acted as an intermediary for Obasanjo. Ibe also challenged claims about the 2003 PDP presidential nomination process and the 2007 election-related controversy involving the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), arguing these were politically motivated attacks against Atiku due to his opposition to Obasanjo's third term bid.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the dispute as a political attack by Obasanjo against Atiku, emphasizing the alleged misuse of political allegations for electoral purposes. The narrative suggests Obasanjo is engaging in 'campaign of lies' and 'orchestrated deceit,' which carries a left-leaning tone. While both O

Why factuality (65): The article reports on statements made by Atiku's media adviser, Paul Ibe, who disputes Obasanjo's allegations. It cites sources such as Abubakar Bwari and Orji Kalu to counter Obasanjo's claims. While these sources are mentioned, there is no primary source document to verify the accuracy of the cla

Why objectivity (60): The tone of the article leans towards defending Atiku's position, using strong language such as 'campaign of lies' and 'baseless allegation.' While it presents both sides, the emphasis on Atiku's perspective and the use of emotionally charged terms suggests a slight bias.