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General News of Sunday, 7 May 2023

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Peter Obi trying hard to impress Atiku Abubakar he betrayed; Nigerians react

Atiku and Obi in a handshake play videoAtiku and Obi in a handshake

A photo and video of Peter Obi exchanging pleasantries with Atiku Abubakar at the burial service of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri's father has caused a stir.

In the photo making rounds, Peter Obi was seen shaking Atiku hands with a smile at the event which was massively attended by several dignitaries including the former president Olusegun Obasanjo and members of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The greetings of the two flagbearers stirred several reactions from supporters on social media.

Recall that Peter Obi was Atiku's running mate in 2019 on the ticket of the PDP, however, in 2022, Peter Obi left the party and became the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

These move by Peter Obi was seen by some as a betrayal to Atiku Abubakar, while others applauded Obi for standing for his beliefs and principles.

Reacting to the photo of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in a handshake and a video of the duo at Atiku's car after the burial service, some believed Obi was trying so hard to impress Atiku after he messed up his chance to become the president-elect, others praised Obi for his respect for elders.

Below are some reactions;

UPDATEBOYZ: Prodigal son eyes don see shege for Lamidi Apapa hand. He don dey try go back house.

Abbeycrwn: Atiku is not happy with him rn, obi messed up atiku’s chance as president elect

MUDEE BANKS: It’s actually appalling to witness the decay in social values…..For those who always exult bad behaviour and shame a man with good character and honesty. May good things be far from you all the days of your life. Amen!

TheOracle: See in Life, you are boi-Obi as you put yo someone somewhere.
It does not mean you are no less a man that you are!
Obi said it, they are all osoafia, ask the Igbo guys what this mean.
Apprenticeship is completed, and he is seeking votes for himself.
It does not mean when you meet the person you apprenticed with, you become enemies.
Politics without bad blood
Politics without enmity

Learn to see a studied craftman who has overcome your need for pride or emptiness.

Aibinuola: Obi will always be an Atikus boy. They're still in the same camp. Thank God their plans backfired. They both lost despite rigging the election.

UptownOfLagos: Lol that’s how he kept greeting and hugging Ngige while he was at the same time, whipping him Oraimo chord in the tribunal. If you like, allow OBI’s brand of politics to be deceiving you ooo. Kpele

shadows: That is sign of respect for elders. Politics is not do or die affairs. Peter Obi has always respected people. Or do you expect him to ignore Atiku or give him nasty attitude so that you guys can feast on it. You people can't trend without mentioning Peter Obi

xo ドープ:
Sadly some of you don’t know what courtesy is and also who Peter Obi is. Obi will still greet Tinubu even after everything. no beef no envy no grudges nothing but good vibes. Even after all what Reno has said about him, he will still treat him brotherly! That my principal

John joel Omokpo: Peter Obi is always respectful of his seniors and Atiku Abubaka is not an exception. Politicians in Nigeria always crisscross between political parties to pursue their ambitions. There is no misunderstanding between them.

Due process: Obi is just a humble man that’s all nothing else to derive from this clip

Kaycee Oliver: If Obi greets Atiku, wahala. If Obi no greet Atiku, wahala.

Jiggyautos: I don't wanna be sentimental, what he did here is commendable, There is no good reason for him to ignore Atiku, they've been friends, colleagues, and bosses to each other then politics happened.

Anonymous: AT A BURIAL OF BAYELSA STATE GOVERNOR'S FATHER.

Image 1: Peter Obi trying hard to impress Atiku Abubakar he betrayed.

Video 1: Peter Obi still had to go and meet Atiku inside car again after the event.

Peter Obi will always be "boi boi" to Atiku of the PDP.

Watch the video below;