Atiku Shrugs Off 2027 Obi–Kwankwaso Alliance: ‘It Won’t Stop My Ambition’

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed as inconsequential the growing speculation surrounding a possible joint presidential ticket involving former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Atiku’s position was conveyed by his media adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, who said the former Vice President remains unfazed by the rumours and is confident that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will ultimately allow its internal democratic process to run its full course without interference or imposition.

The comments come amid renewed political speculation that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is exploring the possibility of forging a broad opposition alliance, with talks reportedly centred on pairing Obi and Kwankwaso on a joint ticket under the ADC platform.

While the reports have generated intense debate within political circles, Atiku has maintained that speculation alone does not determine political outcomes in a democratic setting.

In recent weeks, the political space has been awash with reports of behind-the-scenes consultations aimed at building a formidable opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Proponents of the rumoured alliance argue that such a political arrangement could combine Obi’s perceived influence in the South and North Central with Kwankwaso’s established support base in the North.

However, speaking in an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP Sunday, Ibe said Atiku does not view the speculation as a threat to his presidential ambition, stressing that democracy thrives on open competition and the freedom of political actors to make choices.

“It is not a threat, and it can never be a threat. Every political leader has the right to make decisions and choices, and that is the nature of democracy,” Ibe said, speaking on behalf of the former Vice President.

He explained that Atiku’s interest in contesting the ADC presidential primaries does not in any way preclude other aspirants from seeking the party’s ticket.

According to him, no individual or group holds exclusive rights to the platform, and the party remains open to all qualified members who wish to test their popularity through its internal processes.

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