Coalition in Disarray as Peter Obi may Dump party, Atiku Talks Tough on Presidential Ticket

Nigerian newly formed aligned opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to be having major cracks as indications are that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), may soon withdraw his allegiance to the coalition.

Fresh cracks have emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as reports indicate that Peter Obi is set to withdraw from the party’s alliance over tensions surrounding the 2027 presidential ticket.

Sources revealed that Obi is unhappy with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s insistence on clinching the coalition’s ticket. Atiku has been meeting with stakeholders and has warned that he would not step down for any candidate.

This has caused discontent among southern members of the ADC who feel sidelined by Atiku’s influence. A member of the coalition disclosed that several southern politicians are considering pulling out if the leadership fails to address what they call a northern hijack of the coalition.

“It is obvious that Atiku wants to repeat what happened in the last election. We cannot allow the south to be used and dumped again,” the source said.

Obi’s camp has not confirmed his planned exit but hinted that consultations are ongoing. A close ally said he would not remain in any coalition that does not guarantee fairness and inclusivity