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Peter Obi stated that he is not afraid of losing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the forthcoming 2027 general elections..
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He dismisses fears of rivalry, calls Atiku a “dear elder brother.”
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The former Labour Party flagbearer says 2027 is about rescuing Nigeria, not competition.
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has said he is not afraid of losing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to former Vice-President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a visit to LEA Primary School, Kapwa, Abuja, Obi addressed widespread reports that Atiku’s loyalists from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been defecting to the ADC coalition in preparation for the next election.
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In a statement captured during the visit, Obi dismissed such claims as unfounded and said the emerging alliance was not about political rivalry but national restoration.
“Let me tell you. Atiku is a very dear elder brother and leader that I have a lot of respect for. I’m not afraid of losing ADC’s presidential ticket to him. I’m a member of the Labour Party and I belong to the coalition forming the ADC for the presidential election in 2027,” Obi said.
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He explained that the coalition transcends political interests and is focused on uniting all well-meaning Nigerians.
“I can tell you, other parties and people are going to be part of it. All of us are going to come together as a people. That’s my belief. For us to do the right thing for the country, all well-meaning people will have to come together to rescue the country,” he added.
The speculation about a possible clash between both political figures intensified after Atiku Abubakar, in a BBC Hausa interview, declared that he would not step aside for any aspirant unless defeated at the ADC primaries.
Despite this, Obi maintained his calm tone, reaffirming that the focus of the coalition remains national unity and rebuilding confidence in governance rather than political struggle.
