Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has hinted at the prospect of backing his Labour Party rival in the last election, Peter Obi, in 2027.
The former Vice President, who is currently in talks with stakeholders from certain opposition political groups, has stated that he will not hesitate to back Obi in the next election if the party selects the former Anambra governor.
According to The Sun, Atiku dropped the suggestion during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service.
Obi and Atiku recently met behind closed doors, fueling rumors about a possible union of opposition political organizations ahead of the 2027 national elections.
Atiku confirmed the intention by opposition groups to unify in an attempt to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election, saying, “We can merge to achieve a common goal.” So, it is achievable, and nothing can stop us from achieving it.
Atiku stated that if the new party decides that it is the time of the South-East and selects Peter Obi, he will not hesitate to endorse him.
“I have said repeatedly and I even said it before the 2023 general elections that if PDP decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it.
“As long as it is the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested the 2023 presidential ticket because it was thrown open to all members of the party”.
