2027: Step aside, back Peter Obi to remove Tinubu – NDC charges Atiku

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential contender, Atiku Abubakar, to relinquish his bid for the 2027 presidential race. Theo Abu Agada, NDC's Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, made this demand in a recent post on X. Agada contends that if Atiku were to step aside, he should support the NDC's presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

He posits that President Bola Tinubu would be removed from office if Atiku backs Obi. Agada argues that stepping aside would not tarnish Atiku's legacy but could bolster the opposition's prospects in 2027. The NDC official commends Atiku's character and vision but insists it is time for him to abandon his presidential ambitions for the betterment of the opposition.

Agada writes, "Every electioneering season. AA is a good and solid man, but he needs to give it up at this point. His idea for a working Nigeria is brilliant but at this point, he needs to give up his ambition. If he steps aside, nothing is going to affect his sterling legacy. AA should support Obi to kick the APC out." This statement follows Atiku's declaration that he will only contest the 2027 presidential election once, regardless of the outcome. Atiku disclosed this during a Facebook Live session.