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2027 Election: Peter Obi To Join NNPP, Details Emerge
As the political landscape intensifies in anticipation of the 2027 presidential election, speculation among political analysts has begun to explore the potential strategies of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi.
It appears unlikely that Mr. Obi will secure the nomination within the coalition party, the African Democratic Congress.
The former governor of Anambra State transitioned from the People’s Democratic Party to the Labour Party in 2023, contesting against President Bola Tinubu, ultimately finishing third behind Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar.
Recalls, the coalition party, African Democratic Congress, is battling internal uncertainty as the anticipated membership of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi remains stalled, leaving the party’s future direction unclear.
Several credible sources within the coalition, who spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to comment, told PUNCH that the party was struggling to gain traction due to the refusal of Atiku, Obi, and other key political figures to join its ranks.
They further disclosed that delays by the Independent National Electoral Commission in recognising Senator David Mark’s leadership of the ADC, coupled with ongoing legal disputes and financial constraints, had hampered the coalition’s growth.
Due to the ongoing political turmoil within the Labour Party, despite Mr. Obi’s efforts to galvanize support through the “Obidient Movement,” he has aligned with other prominent politicians to form a coalition with the African Democratic Congress.
Within this coalition, Atiku Abubakar is positioning himself as the primary presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
This situation has cultivated a sense of frustration among Mr. Obi’s supporters, particularly as Atiku Abubakar has maintained his preference to run as a northern candidate. Many members of the coalition have expressed concerns that Atiku’s stance may undermine the party’s ability to effectively challenge President Tinubu in the upcoming election.
In contrast, reports indicate that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) is open to a merger with the coalition party, with the intent of mobilizing support against the incumbent president, Bola Tinubu.
An influential figure in this evolving political narrative is Rabiu Kwankwaso, the notable leader of the NNPP, who has recently advocated for collective action to dismantle President Tinubu’s administration in the upcoming elections.
Sources closely associated with both factions suggest that Kwankwaso is actively pursuing alliances with key political figures, including Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai, in an effort to support a Southern presidential candidate, thereby enhancing the coalition’s competitiveness against President Tinubu.
Another source within the coalition has indicated that any decisions regarding political zoning will be contingent upon an agreement between the two parties, as well as the establishment of several prerequisites before considering viable candidates from the Southern region.
Notably, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed his support for Mr. Obi’s candidacy, emphasizing his previous role in facilitating Tinubu’s electoral success in the northern region during the 2023 elections.
A critical question arises: will Kwankwaso, who harbors his own ambitions to unseat President Tinubu, be willing to relinquish his candidacy in favor of Peter Obi should he represent the NNPP? Furthermore, should the NNPP prevail in the 2027 elections, will Mr. Obi adhere to his commitment to serve a single term?
Both Nasir El-Rufai and Rabiu Kwankwaso are strategically maneuvering within the political arena, suggesting that the individual who agrees to serve as Mr. Obi’s running mate in 2027 may potentially position themselves for leadership in 2031, assuming Mr. Obi’s aspirations are not merely aspirational.
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2027 Presidency: Atiku Reportedly Opens Talks With New Party as ADC Faces Deregistration Battle
Fresh reports suggest that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is holding discussions with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) amid growing uncertainty surrounding the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The development comes in the wake of reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deregistered several political parties, including the ADC, a situation that has triggered fresh calculations among opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sources familiar with the discussions said Atiku is exploring the possibility of returning to the PRP, a party that played a significant role in Nigeria’s political history. While neither Atiku nor the PRP leadership has officially confirmed the move, the talks have sparked widespread speculation within political circles.
The reported negotiations have generated mixed reactions among Nigerians, with many questioning whether another change of political platform would offer a genuine alternative to the country’s existing political order.
Political analysts say the ongoing developments highlight the fluid nature of Nigeria’s political landscape as major actors reposition themselves ahead of the next presidential election. The possible alliance between Atiku and the PRP could reshape opposition politics and influence coalition-building efforts in the coming months.
As uncertainty continues to surround the future of the ADC and other affected parties, attention is now focused on Atiku’s next political move and what it could mean for the battle for power in 2027.
The latest development adds another layer of intrigue to an election cycle already marked by defections, strategic alliances, and intense political maneuvering, reinforcing expectations that the road to 2027 will be filled with major surprises.
Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has withdrawn his support for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, citing the continued marginalisation of the South-East geopolitical zone.
Okonkwo’s decision followed the official announcement by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, confirming former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, from the South-South, as Atiku’s vice-presidential running mate for the 2027 general election.
Reacting to the development, Okonkwo stated that any arrangement excluding the South-East from the top two executive positions in 2027 perpetuates unpardonable injustice against his people.
He emphasized that the region has not produced a President or Vice President since 1999 and noted that the ADC’s founder, Ralphs Nwosu, did not sacrifice leadership of the party in 2025 to enable the marginalisation of his own zone.
Okonkwo maintained that he would not campaign for any presidential ticket that fails to include a person of South-East origin as President or Vice President in 2027.
Okonkwo shared his decision in a statement released on his official X handle:
I heard from the social media that ADC has picked its vice presidential candidate from the South-South. If this is true, it is unfortunate, as this will continue the crude marginalisation of the South-East.
This Geo-Political Zone has neither produced a President or Vice President since 1999. To deny the South-East the opportunity to produce the President or Vice President in ADC in 2027 will amount to perpetuating the marginalisation.
The ADC was founded by Ralphs Nwosu from the South-East in 2005. He made the sacrifice to give up the party in 2025 for the coalition to usher in a better Nigeria. He couldn’t have made that sacrifice to marginalise his own people.
I did not join the coalition to assist in marginalisation of my own people further. I am of the opinion that if we made a sacrifice to give up the National Chairman and the President, it will amount to unpardonable injustice to deny us the Vice President in 2027.
I joined politics to fight for a better Nigeria where no region, Geo-Political Zone, or person will be marginalised.
The only favour I asked Atiku Abubakar, who openly declared that he is the pathway to the presidency of the South-East, is to show it by choosing someone from the South-East to be his Vice.
If it is confirmed that he has chosen a candidate from the South-South, I wish him well. I am not favourably disposed to campaigning for any presidential ticket that does not have a person of South-East origin as President or Vice in 2027.
Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has withdrawn his support for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, citing the continued marginalization of the South-East geopolitical zone.
Okonkwo’s decision followed the official announcement by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, confirming former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, from the South-South, as Atiku’s vice-presidential running mate for the 2027 general election.
Reacting to the development, Okonkwo stated that any arrangement excluding the South-East from the top two executive positions in 2027 perpetuates unpardonable injustice against his people.
He emphasized that the region has not produced a President or Vice President since 1999 and noted that the ADC’s founder, Ralphs Nwosu, did not sacrifice leadership of the party in 2025 to enable the marginalisation of his own zone.
Okonkwo maintained that he would not campaign for any presidential ticket that fails to include a person of South-East origin as President or Vice President in 2027.
Okonkwo shared his decision in a statement released on his official X handle:
I heard from the social media that ADC has picked its vice presidential candidate from the South-South. If this is true, it is unfortunate, as this will continue the crude marginalisation of the South-East.
This Geo-Political Zone has neither produced a President or Vice President since 1999. To deny the South-East the opportunity to produce the President or Vice President in ADC in 2027 will amount to perpetuating the marginalisation.
The ADC was founded by Ralphs Nwosu from the South-East in 2005. He made the sacrifice to give up the party in 2025 for the coalition to usher in a better Nigeria. He couldn’t have made that sacrifice to marginalise his own people.
I did not join the coalition to assist in marginalisation of my own people further. I am of the opinion that if we made a sacrifice to give up the National Chairman and the President, it will amount to unpardonable injustice to deny us the Vice President in 2027.
I joined politics to fight for a better Nigeria where no region, Geo-Political Zone, or person will be marginalised.
The only favour I asked Atiku Abubakar, who openly declared that he is the pathway to the presidency of the South-East, is to show it by choosing someone from the South-East to be his Vice.
If it is confirmed that he has chosen a candidate from the South-South, I wish him well. I am not favourably disposed to campaigning for any presidential ticket that does not have a person of South-East origin as President or Vice in 2027.
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