The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is increasingly concerned about the uncertain political relationship between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, as opposition parties begin early positioning ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Friday, ADC spokesperson Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi described the unresolved dynamic between the two opposition figures as a “challenge” with important implications for the broader political landscape.
“I may not describe the situation in such superlative terms to say it is the greatest threat to democracy at the moment. But is it a conundrum? Yes. Is it a challenge? Yes. Is it something we are concerned about? Yes,” he said.
Abdullahi noted that while public interest around a potential Atiku–Obi alliance remains high, the ADC is currently focused on strengthening its organisational structure across the country.
“Nobody in ADC at this time is having a conversation about who the presidential candidate will be. We have so much work to do to establish our presence in all 36 states and the FCT,” he said.
He revealed that the party is considering multiple options for selecting its 2027 presidential flagbearer, including a consensus arrangement. If consensus fails, the party will open the contest to all aspirants.
Abdullahi stressed that the political field for 2027 extends beyond Atiku and Obi.
“There are other people who are also interested in contesting the presidential race. We have to make allowance that it’s not a settled case between just Atiku and Peter Obi,” he added.
He also disclosed that the ADC is holding talks with other political parties as part of efforts to build a broader coalition ahead of the 2027 polls.
