2027: I am still open to alliance – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has rekindled hopes for further talks of a coalition among opposition parties, saying the decision lies with the parties involved. The opposition parties had, on August 31, met at a summit in Abuja under the auspices of the G-100 to deliberate further on […]
Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed willingness to consider alliances in the 2027 elections, stating that decisions on such matters should be made by political parties, not individual leaders. During an interview on Arise TV, Obi emphasized that negotiations regarding potential alliances must be conducted at the party level, rather than between individual candidates.
He highlighted the need for formal consensus across party structures for any viable opposition coalition, focusing on key issues such as good governance, national security, job creation, and economic productivity. Obi dismissed reports suggesting he had rejected a vice-presidential offer from his running mate, Atiku Abubakar, clarifying that no such proposal had been extended to him.
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