2027: ‘He was tricked into Atiku-backed coalition’ – Controversy trails Peter Obi’s alliance with ADC

A fresh wave of controversy has erupted over the involvement of former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the opposition coalition spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

It was revealed that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was tricked into joining the opposition coalition.

Currently, there are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could emerge as a key contender for the ADC coalition’s presidential ticket, following hints that he would contest in 2027, DAILY POST observed.

Speaking at a function, Atiku said, “I swear to God, if elected, whoever steals or engages in any corruption-related activities, we will declare war against them and they must be punished.”

Similarly, Obi disclosed plans to run for a single term, after which he would hand over.

“I have not joined in any form of discussion on joint tickets, including with Atiku. If there is any form of agreement that will restrict me to four years in office, I will comply with the agreement and be ready to leave office on the 28th of May 2031; not the 29th, but the 28th,” Obi said.

Obi tricked into coalition

Obi’s former Special Adviser on Public Affairs during the 2023 presidential election, Katchy Ononuju, said the former Anambra governor was deceived into joining the coalition with hopes of emerging as its candidate.

Speaking with SOCIETY WATCH, Ononuju disclosed that Obi was deceived to join the coalition and that after its inauguration, they would negotiate the terms of his presidency.

According to Ononuju, “The coalition was just a trick. They tricked Peter Obi, saying don’t worry, go and register, go, let us inaugurate. We will zone to the South and after the inauguration declaration, we will now start negotiating on the terms of you being the presidential candidate. I told him that these people are tricking; they are not proper.