The Digest:
The growing coalition between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 elections stirs mixed reactions in the North. While some see it as the best chance to unseat Tinubu, others question the ADC's ability to make significant strides against the ruling party.
Key Points:
- Northern voters show divided opinions over the Atiku-Obi alliance.
- Political analyst Abdulkadir Ibrahim believes the coalition could help defeat President Tinubu in 2027.
- Obi has not yet officially joined ADC, but is seen as part of the coalition.
- Political support for the ADC is growing in Northern Nigeria, with defections boosting the party’s presence.
- Voters in the North are focused on economic hardships, including fuel subsidies and food prices.
- Mukhtar Adnan views the Atiku-Obi alliance as a serious challenge to Tinubu’s re-election prospects, citing their combined vote tally.
- Some critics, like Al-ameem Kabeer, feel the ADC lacks the strength to unseat the APC.
The coalition's viability is seen by many as the key to challenging the APC's hold on power, but concerns over the ADC's readiness and candidate selection remain.
Sources: Daily Post, Vanguard
