The Digest:
The battle for the 2027 Nigerian presidency is already in full swing as key opposition figures, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Goodluck Jonathan, jockey for control of the ADC and PDP presidential tickets. With the election more than two years away, political dynamics are shifting, signaling a strategic fight for influence, party structure, and voter loyalty.
According to reports, the political machinery is in motion. While Atiku quietly secures loyalists in the ADC, Obi faces exclusion within the coalition. Amaechi, with his insider knowledge of the APC, boldly challenges, while Jonathan’s potential comeback continues to stir debate. As PDP and ADC scramble for supremacy, the stakes for Nigeria's future grow ever higher.
Key Points:
- Atiku subtly influences ADC's internal structure to position himself for the 2027 ticket.
- Peter Obi’s hopes in ADC are threatened by allegations of marginalisation within the coalition.
- Amaechi openly declares his presidential aspirations, leveraging his insider knowledge of the APC.
- PDP leaders push for Obi’s return, hoping it will unite the fractured opposition base.
- Some PDP members prefer Jonathan over Obi, questioning the latter’s one-term promise.
- Jonathan’s return to politics remains uncertain but could reshape the 2027 race.
- The rivalry between PDP and ADC over opposition votes deepens.
Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times, Channels TV
