The fire-works expected from the New PDP is being slowed down by the Obasanjo- Atiku feud. The break-up of ruling PDP has been linked to the duo of Obasanjo and Atiku especially within the Villa. This belief led to the suspicion with which presidency viewed the former Obasanjo's intervention efforts to reconcile the rebel faction with the party.
Having closely monitored events leading to the break-up of PDP from both the government and rebel camp, it is obvious that President Jonathan is the chief culprit- he allowed Tukur, Anenih, Akpabio, Wike and co to push him to open war fronts where sleeping dogs are better left to lie. Rivers State Governor, Amaechi, never had this level of followership and sympathy in Nigeria until Jonathan and Wife were drawn into an unnecessary battle with him. The plot to humiliate Amaechi led to the humiliation of four Northern Governors and the strengthening of the anti-Jonathan elements. While escaping from presidential victimization and humiliation, Amaechi and his group, from informed sources, contacted Babangida and Atiku. Obasanjo has been Amaechi's ally but Babangida and Atiku were yet to actually place him, but the presidential persecution of brought the three together in defense of the governor and his factions. Read More
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