Peter Obi Will Not Secure Presidential Ticket of PDP, ADC, or LP — Bwala

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said that the former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi will not secure the presidential ticket of any major Nigerian political party, including the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), or Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the 2027 elections.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Bwala emphasized that Obi’s chances of winning the nomination in any of these parties remain slim.

He further suggested that Obi might also fail to secure a vice-presidential slot, making his path to political leadership increasingly narrow.

“Peter Obi will not get the presidential ticket from the PDP, ADC, or LP,” Bwala stated.

“His chances are extremely limited, and he may even struggle to emerge as a running mate.”

Obi previously ran as the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, finishing second with 6,101,533 votes, behind Tinubu’s 8,794,726 votes, according to results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Despite his strong showing, Bwala argued that Obi lacks the broad political alliances and structural support necessary to overcome Tinubu’s influence in upcoming contests.

He also criticized calls from certain political circles urging Obi to return as a presidential candidate.

Bwala described these efforts as strategic attempts to disrupt established party structures and distract from more viable contenders.

“The political climate today shows that the landscape heavily favors President Bola Tinubu,” Bwala said. “Obi faces an uphill battle.

He may command popularity among certain voters, but party machinery, alliances, and political support ultimately determine who gets the ticket.”

Political analysts note that Obi’s influence among younger voters and urban constituencies remains significant.

However, they agree that Tinubu’s entrenched party networks and the backing of key regional leaders make it difficult for any rival, including Obi, to secure the nomination from major parties.

As discussions about the 2027 elections intensify, Obi has not publicly confirmed whether he will contest again, leaving the nation and political observers to watch closely how his strategies and alliances unfold.

Bwala’s remarks underline the prevailing view among Tinubu’s camp that no major contender currently possesses the leverage or political capital to dislodge the incumbent president in 2027.

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