“Jonathan Offers Obi Ministerial Slot To Drop 2027 Presidential Ambition”: Kachikwu Alleges
- Former President Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly offered Peter Obi, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy slot to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race
- The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, made the serious allegations
- Kachikwu mentioned those behind the fresh twist and the reason for the move ahead of the 2027 presidential election
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan offered Peter Obi a slot as Coordinating Minister of the Economy to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.
Kachikwu alleged that the Northern political interests drafted Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race to weaken the South.
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According to Kachikwu, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate was told that he cannot get Northern votes.
Kachikwu said Obi was told Northerners would not vote for him because he is an Ibo man.
As reported by Leadership, Kachikwu stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, August 8, 2025.
“In order to weaken the South, they have now drafted in former President Jonathan into the race, who is alleged to be offering Peter Obi the position of Coordinating Minister of the Economy for him to support his ambition.”
He alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a few northern elites tell poor Northerners that a southern President hates them and is the cause of their poverty.
Kachikwu accused the northern elites of using the “weapons of region, religion, tongue, tribe, and poverty” to deceive millions of poor in the region.
“On a daily basis, they are spreading deliberate falsehoods against not only President Tinubu but against all potential southern aspirants for the Office of President. A Peter Obi has been told in very clear terms that he will never get northern votes as an Igbo man, and as such, he should accept to be Atiku’s running mate.”
PDP gives Jonathan conditions for automatic ticket
Legit.ng earlier reported that Jonathan is being considered for an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The PDP’s national financial secretary, Daniel Woyengikuro, said the party will grant Jonathan the automatic ticket if he meets some conditions.
Legit.ng reports that Jonathan's name has been flying in the political sphere ahead of the 2027 election because he is qualified to serve one term.
Read more stories on Jonathan's rumoured 2027 presidential ambition:
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- Is Jonathan the Best Candidate for 2027 Election? Buhari’s Former Aide Speaks Out
- Has Goodluck Jonathan Endorsed Peter Obi for 2027 Election? Reno Omokri Speaks
- 2027 Election: 'Jonathan Ready To Run Again,' Close Ally Reportedly Confirms
- 2027 Election: Jonathan, Atiku, Obi Told to Join PDP Presidential Race, “The More, the Merrier”
Governor urges Peter Obi to return to PDP
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Peter Obi was to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, said Obi needs to return to the PDP ahead of the 2027 election.
The Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum explained the reason Obi and the members of the obedient team must return to the PDP.
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