Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Senior Political Assistant, Demola Olarewaju, has described the lingering disagreement between his principal and former President Olusegun Obasanjo as political rather than personal. Reflecting on Obasanjo’s political activities since leaving office in 2007, Olarewaju described the former President’s journey as a “journey of redemption”. He further downplayed Obasanjo’s political influence in the South-West, particularly his ability to determine electoral outcomes in the region. He added that Atiku and Obasanjo had worked closely while in government, with the former Vice President playing an effective role in the administration. Obasanjo is attacking Atiku for political reasons; he doesn’t want him to become the president,” Ologun added.