According to Vanguard, former VP Atiku Abubakar and ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi are reportedly forming an alliance for the 2027 election. Atiku would run for president for one term, with Obi as his vice president, before handing over to Obi for a second term.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Atiku and Obi are considering a political alliance for the 2027 election, with Atiku running first.
- The alliance could unite northern and southeastern support against APC’s Tinubu.
- Power-sharing plans involve Atiku serving one term, then backing Obi for two terms.
- Atiku seeks to leverage support from the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF).
- The coalition might use either the CPC or the SDP as a new political platform.
SOFT ANALYSIS
This emerging alliance could reshape the 2027 political landscape. By uniting Atiku’s influence in the north with Obi’s popularity in the southeast, they aim to build a strong, broad-based opposition. The power-sharing agreement suggests a long-term strategy, where Obi could become the next president after Atiku’s single term.
CONCLUSION / CTA
Could this alliance succeed in challenging Tinubu’s hold on power? It’s shaping up to be a fascinating race to 2027.
