Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has stated that no discussions have taken place within the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC platform regarding who will emerge as the presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
Obi asserted that the decision ultimately rests with the Nigerian people.
The former governor of Anambra State made the remark on Sunday while speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics.
He said: “Again, this is not in play. Nobody has ever discussed that (being running mate to Atiku). People assume so many things. Nobody has ever discussed with me whether I’m going to be A or B or C, that he is going to contest for the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I don’t believe in assumptions.
“I’m part of a coalition which will be able to produce a competent president with capacity.
“There’s no option here. So we’re not talking about options. It has to be on the ballot. Well, the rest is for Nigerians to decide.”
DAILY POST reported that the opposition coalition on Wednesday formally adopted ADC as its official political platform for the 2027 elections, with the aim of unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
The coalition is being led by prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai; former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi; and Mr Peter Obi, among others.
Also reported by DAILY POST was the appointment of former Senate President, David Mark, as the interim National Chairman of ADC, and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as National Secretary.