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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have become embroiled in a fresh dispute following renewed allegations surrounding claims that the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, was offered a bribe during the political tensions that marked the early years of the Fourth Republic.

The controversy resurfaced after differing accounts emerged over the alleged attempt to influence Na’Abba during his prolonged face-off with the executive arm of government while Obasanjo served as president.

Atiku rejected suggestions linking him to any bribery plot, insisting that claims portraying him as an active participant were inaccurate and politically motivated.

Supporters of the former Vice President argued that historical records do not support allegations that he authorised or facilitated inducements aimed at influencing the former Speaker.

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However, individuals close to Obasanjo maintained that events surrounding the strained relationship between the presidency and the National Assembly have been well documented, insisting that public discussions should reflect established facts.

The renewed disagreement has reignited interest in one of the most turbulent periods of Nigeria’s democratic history, when repeated disagreements between the executive and legislature dominated national politics.

Na’Abba, who served as Speaker from 1999 to 2003, frequently clashed with the presidency over legislative independence, oversight powers and constitutional issues.

Political analysts say the latest exchange illustrates how unresolved historical controversies continue to shape relationships among leading figures from Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.

Observers also note that the disagreement comes as political realignments ahead of future elections continue to draw renewed attention to past events involving key political actors.

Although neither side has indicated any intention to pursue legal action, the exchange has generated widespread debate within political circles and across social media.

Analysts believe the renewed public disagreement is likely to fuel fresh discussions about executive-legislative relations during Nigeria’s early democratic years and the role played by senior political leaders in shaping that era.

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