A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has cautioned the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against accepting a vice-presidential role in the 2027 general election.
In a video circulating on social media, the socio-political activist vowed to oppose any presidential ticket that features Obi as a running mate, insisting that the former Anambra State governor deserves to lead, not deputize.
Yesufu described Obi as the strongest among the opposition hopefuls and said he should be given the presidential ticket.
“I’m giving you people my word: if Peter Obi emerges as a running mate to anyone, I will work against that ticket,” she said. “In my little capacity, I will work against them, even if I don’t support any other candidate. Why are we always asking the best to be second?”
Nigerian Newssphere reports that Obi, who recently joined the ADC—now adopted by a coalition of opposition leaders seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027—is among the aspirants eyeing the party’s presidential ticket.
However, there are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could emerge as the ADC flagbearer, with speculation that Obi may be considered for the vice-presidential slot.
