2027: I’ll step aside for Peter Obi if he wins ADC presidential ticket – Atiku
Politics 2027: I’ll step aside for Peter Obi if he wins ADC presidential ticket – Atiku Published on April 15, 2026 By John Owen Nwachukwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his willingness to step aside for Peter Obi if the ex-Anambra governor emerges the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in 2027. During an interview on Arise News on Wednesday evening, Atiku was asked directly whether he would step aside if Obi wins the ADC presidential primary. Atiku and Peter Obi are regarded as the front runners for ADC’s presidential ticket. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Others, such as Rabiu Kwankwaso and Rotimi Amaechi, are also believed to be in the running for the ADC ticket. Asked if he would step down for Obi, if the former Labour Party presidential candidate gets the ADC ticket, Atiku said, “Yes, I will step aside for any winner.” Asked if “any winner includes Peter Obi”, Atiku said, “Of course, if he is a contender, why not?” Further asked if it would not be difficult for him to do so since Obi was his vice presidential running mate, Atiku said, “What is difficult there? It is democracy. It is either you go through consensus or you go through election. You emerge through consensus or emerge through the electoral process.” Don't Miss Resolving opposition parties’ crises not APC’s responsibility – Oshiomhole You may like Atiku reveals sources of his wealth, says he funded setting up of PDP Nigeria’s problems not intimidating – Atiku Tinubu’s government worst I have ever seen – Atiku 2027: Vote APC out or it will be a disaster – Atiku 2027: I’ve more support in North than Kwankwaso, El-Rufai, Tambuwal, others – Atiku Nigeria’s insecurity demands strong, decisive leadership – Atiku