The Deputy National Financial Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Fabiyi Oladimeji, has ruled out the viability of a presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 elections.
Oladimeji, who serves in the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, argued that only a joint ticket involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Obi could muster the electoral strength needed to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, he maintained that voting patterns from the 2023 general election indicate that an Obi/Kwankwaso alliance would not generate sufficient support to secure victory.
According to him, “Even Kwankwaso and Obi cannot give us the numbers. The most viable option remains Atiku and Obi.
“The combined votes of the three candidates in the last election stood at about 14 to 15 million, while the president polled around eight million. If these forces unite, Nigerians will clearly see the impact.”
He added that Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have already expressed readiness to support any consensus candidate that emerges.
Oladimeji said the ADC is also expecting a similar commitment from Peter Obi, stressing that the focus should be on national interest rather than individual ambition.
“This is not about personal ambition; it is about rescuing the country,” he stated.
