2027 Election: Thought Leader Shares Only Way Peter Obi Can Secure ADC Ticket
- Kayode Ogundamisi has discussed Peter Obi's path to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket
- Legit.ng reports that Atiku Abubakar's influence on ADC's structures poses a challenge for presidential hopeful Obi
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's camp reportedly fears Obi more than Atiku, an ex-Vice President of Nigeria
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa.
FCT, Abuja - Ahead of the 2027 elections, Kayode Ogundamisi, a prominent public commentator, has said "the only way" Peter Obi can secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket is "through a consensus arrangement or if Atiku Abubakar steps down."
Ogundamisi stated this on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday, January 12, claiming that Atiku, a former Vice President, may have taken control of the ADC’s structures.
Source: Twitter
'Obi’s ADC hopes depend on Atiku'
He added that Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, is the figure that President Bola Tinubu’s camp fears, not Atiku.
"The only way Peter Obi can secure the ADC presidential ticket is through a consensus arrangement or if Atiku steps down. Clearly, Atiku appears to have taken control of the majority of the party’s structures. An Atiku candidacy would be celebrated in the Tinubu camp. Despite all the rhetoric and mockery, Peter Obi is the one the Tinubu camp truly fear."
ADC coalition formed 'to rescue Nigeria'
Legit.ng reports that the coalition of the Nigerian political opposition berthed in 2025.
The national chairperson of the ADC, David Mark, said in early January that the opposition coalition under the party emerged from necessity to halt Nigeria’s steady drift towards a one-party state.
In a New Year message, Mark, a former senate president, stated that the coalition was formed as a rescue mission to restore hope, democracy and accountable leadership in the country.
He said the coalition understood the heavy responsibility involved, noting that credibility depends on patriotism, sacrifice and genuine service to the people.
Source: Facebook
Mark, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, said that since its unveiling in July 2025, Nigerians nationwide had shown overwhelming support, with renewed political enthusiasm continuing to grow.
He acknowledged public scepticism caused by years of unfulfilled promises but urged citizens to overcome doubt and join the collective rescue mission.
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Ayodele prophesies 'big name' to decamp to ADC
Legit.ng earlier reported that Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele disclosed that a prominent figure in Nigerian politics will soon defect to the ADC.
According to the cleric, "it will happen very, very soon.”
Source: Legit.ng
