Why Southern Leaders Are Rejecting Atiku’s VP Slot

Several prominent southern figures have reportedly declined to be Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. Names like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Governor Seyi Makinde, Dele Momodu, Rotimi Amaechi and Kenneth Okonkwo are all said to have said “no.” The author admits they once hoped Peter Obi might accept the deputy role but now fully rejects the idea. This string of refusals has reshaped expectations around Atiku’s ticket.

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