5 Things Peter Obi Stands to Benefit If He Accepts to Be Atiku’s Running Mate in ADC Coalition
- The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, might be the running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the ADC
- Legit.ng reports that Obi dumped LP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- In this article, Legit.ng highlights the 5 benefits of Obi accepting to be Atiku’s running mate in the ADC coalition ahead of the 2027 election
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 election.
Legit.ng reports that Obi officially dumped LP for the ADC on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Enugu State.
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There are been rumour that Obi will end up being the running mate for former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2027 election.
In this article, Legit.ng highlighted the five benefits of Bi being Atiku’s running mate in 2027.
1 - Stronger Path to Power at the Centre
2 - Building Nationwide Political Capital
3 - Reduced Electoral Risk of Solo Presidential Run in 2027
4 - Positioning for Succession Politics
5 - Expanding His Image Beyond a Protest/Regional Candidate
Stronger path to power at the centre
Working together with Atiku and other ADC political figures gives Obi a stronger path to power at the federal level.
The former governor of Anambra State is influential in the south but has little or no influence in the northern part of the country.
Building nationwide political capital
Being the vice president, Obi will be able to pull influence, trust, and public support across the country.
The Anambra-born politician will become a politician of national status, who is known and accepted across the board.
Reduced electoral risk of solo presidential run
The risk of running for the presidential election alone as he did in 2023 will be greatly reduced.
Should he accept the running mate offer, the risk will be shared with Atiku and other political heavyweights in the party.
Positioning for succession politics
This is the avenue for Obi to position himself as the successor to Atiku should the ADC defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the APC in 2027.
Succeeding Atiku becomes easier as a vice president.
Expanding his image beyond a regional candidate
The ADC gives him the platform to work with politicians from other regions and be accepted beyond his southeastern region.
Being Atiku's running mate will endear him to other heavyweight politicians and boost his political image.
“Why Peter Obi should not join Atiku in ADC”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls that Obi was told not to move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
A public affairs analyst, Donald Okwuosa, explained the reason Obi should remain in the Labour Party.
Legit.ng reports that there are reports that the former Anambra State governor is set to join Atiku Abubakar and others in the ADC ahead of the 2027 election.
ADC's chances if Obi decides not to work with Atiku
Legit.ng also reported that Atiku and Obi are contesting for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
This has led many Nigerians to believe that the fallout of Atiku and the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate will work in favour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
During an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, ADC chieftain, Kelly Agaba, explained what the chances of the coalition will be if Obi decides not to work with Atiku in the 2027 presidential election.
Source: Legit.ng
