The Digest:
Nigeria's opposition realignment faces significant challenges as three major political figures, Goodluck Jonathan, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi, seek preferential treatment from the African Democratic Congress while party leadership insists on transparent primaries. The delicate negotiations reveal the complex calculations shaping Nigeria's political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
Key Points:
- Former President Goodluck Jonathan meets ADC Chairman David Mark, seeking presidential ticket assurance
- Mark insists all candidates must participate in fair, transparent primary elections
- Atiku Abubakar is controlling 65-70% of the ADC structure but delaying formal membership
- Peter Obi faces pressure to accept a vice presidential slot despite supporters' opposition
- All three aspirants fear political stranding without a guaranteed ADC nomination
- Jonathan is considering ADC due to PDP's "toxic" internal environment
- Coalition stability is uncertain amid competing ambitions and regional considerations
Sources: The Nation
