Fabiyi Oladimeji, Deputy National Financial Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under the David Mark-led NWC, has downplayed the chances of a joint presidential ticket between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
He argued that for the ADC to secure strong electoral numbers in 2027, a ticket featuring former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alongside Obi would be more viable.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Oladimeji pointed to voting patterns from the 2023 general elections, suggesting that an Obi-Kwankwaso alliance would not generate enough support to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Even Kwankwaso and Obi cannot give us the number, I am sorry to say this. The best number is Atiku and Obi.
“The total votes for the three of them was about 14 to 15 million, while the President got about eight million. If these forces come together, Nigerians will see the difference.
“Atiku has said he will support whoever emerges. Amaechi has said the same thing. We are expecting Peter Obi to also make that commitment because this is not about personal ambition; it is about rescuing the country,” he said.