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The opposition coalition faces setbacks as Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi’s presidential ambitions delay consensus on an adopted political party.

The opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election is facing fresh hurdles as a clash of interests of its key promoters has stalled the group’s final decision on the choice of its adopted political party, THISDAY has learnt.

It was gathered that the group could not agree on the choice of the political party due to the presidential ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, and ex-Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi.

The group had scheduled to meet on May 30, 2025, but could not meet due to this development.

Investigation revealed that the coalition were divided on two options: Adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and registration of a new political party, All Democratic Alliance (ADA).

THISDAY gathered that Atiku, former governor of Edo State, John Oyegun; former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Bello Tambuwal; and former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, are the arrowheads of the push for the adoption of the ADC.

It was gathered that Amaechi and the League of Northern Democrats (LND) are insisting on the registration of ADA.

However, the presidential ambition of the key actors is said to have stalled any final decision on the choice of the party to be adopted.

THISDAY gathered that the mood of the nation at the moment is that the presidency should remain in the South to complete the North-South rotation arrangement.

A source privy to the permutations told THISDAY that the attempt by Atiku’s camp to draft Obi as his running mate in the 2027 general election failed due to this consideration.

Atiku, it was learnt, has been unable to get another alternative running mate from the South-east.

While Atiku is said to have considered an Amaechi option a potential failure, the likes of Emeka Ihedioha, Osita Chidoka, and other potential running mates from the South-east who are believed to be working for the former vice president, are said to be concerned about the adverse effects of being seen to be working against Obi.

Ex-governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is also said to have been overwhelmed by agitation for the presidency to remain in the South.

According to a source, ”if Atiku drops his ambition and nominates a running mate from the north to run with Obi, the coalition might make a headway.

He listed Governor Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State, Governor Lawal of Zamfara State, and former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, as Obi’s potential running mate if Atiku drops his ambition.

However, Atiku’s spokesman, Mr. Paul Ibe, told THISDAY that the issue of presidential ambition is secondary, as it amounts to “putting the horse before the cart.”

“We are at the foundation level of the coalition. This is like building a house; we have a solid foundation before other things, and we want to ensure that there is a square hole and a square peg. ”There is no need to jump the gun. When we get to the bridge, we shall cross it,” he said.

One of Obi’s spokespersons, who declined to speak on the record, said: “Obi is a member of the Labour Party at least for now. He is also involved in the coalition. We are watching the developments and will speak out when the time is right.”

But the convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Dr. Umar Ardo, told THISDAY that what is stalling the adoption of a political party is the promoters’ perceived political ambitions, which they have discreetly refused to disclose.

We are almost at a crossroads because of the hidden agenda of the political ambitions of our main promoters and their ers. We hope to sort them out soon, Ardo said.

Meanwhile, the founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has said that ongoing coalition talks cannot be validly undertaken by former presidential candidates without the involvement of party leadership.

“We do not have individual candidacy in Nigeria. All presidential candidates emerge from political parties, and it is the parties that determine who their flag bearers will be,” he said.

https://www.arise.tv/2027-opposition-coalition-stalls-as-atiku-obi-amaechi-clash-over-party-choice/

Why is Mr " I am not desperate to be president" not willing to be a running mate if truly he's not desperate?. dey deceive unaself.

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Obi should leave Atiku and other failed politicians alone

Obi or nothing.
Una don start to quote me with tears and grumbling?

If we field Obi, Tinubu, and Atiku on a poll like 2023, please who is the best candidate? Obviously OBI!

So you guys should calm down. I'm a full blood Yoruba man, and I speak on behalf of many Yoruba people when I say that we prefer Obi to Tinubu or Atiku.

Oya continue the bashing and tribalism. 1,2, fire!

SocialJustice:
Obi should leave Atiku and other failed politicians alone

Obi himself is a failed politician.

Atiku, Peter Obi, Elrufai all have different political and religion ideology. Still wondering how their coalition would work

PlasmaTV:
Obi or nothing

You just want igbo presidency. So obi will be happy if one of the structure of criminality endorse him. Hypocrite people.

Opposition from hell..

zero8zero:
Why is Mr " I am not desperate to be president" not willing to be a running mate if truly he's not desperate?. dey deceive unaself.

As long as Peter Obi is in any coalition, he can never be the flag bearer...

At the same time, he can't win the presidency on his own..

People shouldn't be surprised if Peter Obi Apc as he has nothing to loose

IPOB terrorists are coming to blame Tinubu as usual.



I laughed when I saw that slow poke called Peter saying Tinubu should be the one solving crisis for them.


The mumu went to report APGA crisis to Yaradua while he was governor while OJUKWU was alive

Just make Obi the flagbearer...

We told you, we have our boys in your midst who will destroy you from within. We are the BAT team

Coalition of confusion

APC write to create confusion.

The guys in the coalition are mature enough to understand what lies ahead of them so everything is in check.

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IPOB terrorists and chasing shadow

Hmmm

Atiku will be the beginning and end of the problems for the coalition.
Hello will never allow another person to fly that ticket and that will be the downfall of the coalition.

PlasmaTV:
Obi or nothing

Yes, you will get nothing

Obi should never accept to be a running mate in any party. He is a boss already. He should not allow anyone to reduce him to a vice-president.

1.Atiku is spearheading a coalition to become president in 2027 by using the 3 mugus below.Atiku will never participate in any politicking that is not contributory to his prophesied presidency by the marabaout in southafrica(marabout story was written by el rufai in his book accidental civil servant 😆)


2.El rufai is co spearheading coalition to use Atiku to realize is presidential dream under obasanjo that was twarted by yaradua in 2031 and show Tinubu shege.His aim is to he VP to either Amaechi or OBI


3.Ameachi was drafted in by Atiku to give his Northern Agenda some national coloration while el rufai is cheering him on to use him for 2031


4.OBI is the mumu among them.The tool that is being planned to be used.None of the 3 serial conspiratotr above takes him seriously.Off coalition,his dream is to achieve Igbo presidency and prove ojukwu wrong.


None of them and no politician by extention does any politics for the people but for their selfish interest

If Obi is chosen, will Atiku and Amaechi work for him?
If Atiku is chosen, will Obidients and vote for him?

If Atiku isn't chosen and Tinubu reaches out to Atiku, will Atiku stay loyal to Obi?

If Obi isn't chosen and Tinubu reaches out to Obi, will Obi stay loyal to Atiku?

PlasmaTV:
Obi or nothing

U want igbo president or Better and working nation?


U want Igbo president or u want Tinubu and APC government out of power at all cost

mrvitalis:
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You guys are too emotionally weak just like Obi.

Rossychy:
Obi should never accept to be a running mate in any party. He is a boss already. He should not allow anyone to reduce him to a vice-president.

It seems you are already seeing the direction the pendulum will swing.

mrvitalis:
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You can't block reality bro

Obi and Atiku should work things out if they are serious. Amaechi and El-Rufai have no political value. This has always been my position.