G100 mulls runoff as Atiku, Obi oppose single ticket
Opposition alliance G100 is considering a presidential runoff for the 2027 election as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi resist a single-candidate ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/g100-mulls-runoff-as-atiku-obi-oppose-single-ticket/
The G100 opposition alliance is contemplating a runoff election in the 2027 presidential race, as talks with key figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi about supporting a unified candidate have not yielded success. The alliance, composed of opposition parties, initially advocated for a single presidential contender for the upcoming election, but both Atiku, who is the candidate for the African Democratic Congress, and Obi, the candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, have maintained their desire for individual presidential bids.
Despite this, the G100 continues to engage with the two opposition leaders, with officials saying their role is crucial for maintaining unity among the opposition parties. If a consensus candidate cannot be agreed upon, the alliance may consider a second round of voting, a contingency plan outlined in Section 134 of the Constitution.
This provision allows for a run-off election if no candidate meets the required vote and geographical-spread thresholds.
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