Presidency Predicts Peter Obi to Be Atiku's Running Mate Again in 2027
The Presidency responded to Peter Obi's defection from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by suggesting he will likely become Atiku Abubakar's running mate in 2027, as he did in 2019. Special Adviser to the President, Bola Tinubu, criticized Obi's leadership credentials and predicted he would play a secondary role in Atiku's campaign.
Obi's move to the ADC was seen as pursuing his presidential ambitions. Bayo Onanuga, a strategist, highlighted Obi's lack of pedigree in national leadership beyond his success.
The defection occurred in Enugu alongside other South-East leaders.
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