Tanko predicts Obi-Kwankwaso ticket wins 2027 election by noon, counters Momodu's Atiku-Obi preference
Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, stated on Channels Television's 'Politics Today' that the 2027 presidential election will be decided by 12 noon if Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso form the ticket. Speaking on Wednesday, Tanko directly countered Dele Momodu's preference for an Atiku-Obi ticket, arguing that choosing a candidate who wins the primary but loses the general election is pointless.
Tanko emphasized that for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to win, it must zone the presidency to the South, warning that failure to do so would guarantee electoral defeat. His Obi-Kwankwaso projection reflects growing momentum for a southern-led opposition coalition ahead of 2027, directly challenging Momodu's ADC-focused Atiku-Obi suggestion.
With the ADC convention concluded and INEC relations strained, Tanko's assertion highlights the critical debate over zoning and ticket composition that will shape opposition strategy. Will southern voters prioritize an Obi-Kwankwaso ticket's promised swift victory, or does the ADC's Atiku-Obi combination offer a more viable path to power despite Tanko's skepticism?