Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, may be on the verge of dumping the coalition of opposition parties, as fresh political calculations place former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead in the race for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Multiple party insiders have confirmed that Atiku is actively mobilizing key stakeholders within the ADC to endorse his candidacy, a move that appears to have sidelined Obi and significantly altered the opposition coalition’s dynamics.
“Effectively, Peter Obi has distanced himself from the ADC and the coalition,” a credible source told reporters. “His recent strategies to emerge as the consensus candidate have not gained the traction he anticipated, especially now that Atiku has begun to play his final cards.”
The source further disclosed that Atiku is considering former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate in a strategic bid to avoid the political missteps of the 2023 election cycle, particularly his well-publicized fallout with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.
“To prevent another internal conflict like what happened with Wike in 2023, Atiku is seriously considering Amaechi for the vice-presidential slot,” the insider revealed. “Some party officials have already hinted at this arrangement, suggesting the groundwork is being laid for a joint ticket that will appeal to both northern and southern blocs.”
While Obi’s next move remains unclear, his absence from recent coalition meetings and his perceived disengagement from negotiations have fueled speculation that he may chart a new political course ahead of 2027.
Political analysts say the emerging Atiku-Amaechi alliance, under the ADC platform, could present a formidable challenge to the ruling party, particularly if the opposition succeeds in rallying support across key regions.
As the race toward 2027 intensifies, observers are closely watching the unfolding realignment within the opposition, which could determine the strength or weakness of their chances at the next polls.
