2027 Presidency: ADC Raises Concern That Atiku, Obi May Not Team Up Against Tinubu
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed major worry about Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election
- ADC admitted that the former Vice President and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate may not team up in the 2027 election
- The ADC spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, explained the reason why Atiku and Obi may not work together against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election
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FCT, Abuja - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has admitted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi may not team up in the 2027 election.
The ADC spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said Atiku and Obi not teaming up against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu poses a challenge that worries the party.
As reported by Vanguard, Abdullahi stated this while speaking during an appearance on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, December 12, 2025.
The ADC chieftain, however, cautioned against describing the Atiku–Obi dynamic as the “greatest threat” to Nigeria’s democracy.
“I may not describe the situation in such superlative terms to say that it is the greatest threat to democracy at the moment. But is it a conundrum? Yes. Is it a challenge? Yes. Is it something we are concerned about? Yes.”
He disclosed that the ADC coalition may decide to nominate its 2027 presidential candidate by consensus.
According to Abdullahi, if nominating a presidential candidate fails, the party’s ticket would be thrown open to all aspirants.
“The most important thing at this time is, when we get to that point, we’ll try to engineer a consensus, which is an option for us. But if we are not able to reach a consensus, then we’ll possibly just open it up for everyone to contest. And it’s not just about Atiku and Peter Obi.”
“Why ADC Coalition is Shaky” Peter Obi Explains
Recall that Peter Obi sent a crucial message to the leaders of the ADC coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.
The 2023 LP presidential candidate explained the reason the ADC is still shaky and unsure at the moment.
Legit.ng reports that Obi, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi are working together to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
Obi speaks on losing ADC ticket to Atiku
Legit.ng also reported that, as an effort to forge a united front capable of challenging President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, prominent opposition figures launched a new coalition movement in Abuja in July.
Obi, Atiku Abubakar, El-Rufai, Amaechi, and other political heavyweights joined forces to populate the ADC coalition platform.
Obi, the leader of the Obidient movement worldwide, explained why he is not afraid of losing the presidential ticket of the ADC to Atiku ahead of the primaries and general elections.
Source: Legit.ng
