According to The Sun, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has stated that if the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chooses to nominate him for the 2027 presidential contest, he would be happy to back Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, in the general elections of 2023. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Speculations about a potential merger of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections were sparked after a meeting between Atiku and Peter Obi in Abuja.
In an interview with BBC Hausa Service, Atiku reiterated his commitment to abide by the decisions of his party, stating that he would not contest the presidential ticket if the PDP chooses to zone it to the South or specifically to the South-East, where Peter Obi hails from.
“I have said repeatedly and I even said it before the 2023 general elections that if PDP decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it. As long as it’s the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested the 2023 presidential ticket because it was thrown open to all members of the party,” he stated.
When asked if he would support Peter Obi if he were chosen as the PDP’s candidate representing the South-East.
Atiku stated, “If the party decides that it’s the turn of the South-East and Peter Obi is chosen, I won’t hesitate to support him.”
Regarding his own potential candidacy in the 2027 elections, Atiku maintained that the decision rested with his party. He declined to make any definitive statements about his candidacy, stating that it was the duty of the party to determine the way forward for the next election cycle. However, he hinted at retaining his interest in the political landscape, indicating a willingness to wait and see how events unfold.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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