2027: Fresh details emerge on Peter Obi’s political strategy amid ADC crisis

A pro-Tinubu political group, Ndigbo for Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), has alleged that Peter Obi may be considering dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for a new political platform ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

In a statement issued on Saturday and jointly signed by its National Coordinator, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Secretary General, Dr Ugwuoke Ugwuoke, the group called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take proactive measures to secure his re-election bid.

The forum claimed that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had allegedly secured an alternative political platform to pursue his 2027 presidential ambition. It said its position was based on what it described as “credible intelligence.”

According to NDI-ABAT, the ADC is currently entangled in internal crises and legal disputes, a situation the group argued may have prompted Obi to consider what it termed a “Plan B.”

The forum further alleged that Obi is expected to resign from the ADC by the end of April and formally declare for a new party in early May, in line with the electoral timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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It also claimed that opposition leaders could rally behind Obi’s proposed new platform if the ongoing legal battle over the ADC leadership fails to favour their camp at the Supreme Court.

In addition, the group alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may remain within the ADC to continue pursuing legal action over the party’s leadership dispute.

Beyond its claims about opposition realignments, NDI-ABAT advised President Tinubu to strengthen his political machinery early by appointing key allies to spearhead his 2027 campaign.

The group specifically mentioned National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Works Dave Umahi, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle as strategic figures who could coordinate a nationwide mobilisation effort.

The forum argued that early consolidation of loyal party structures would help prevent a repeat of the political circumstances that led to the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 general election, alleging that internal disloyalty contributed to his loss.

Expressing confidence in the political weight of the named figures across various geopolitical zones, the group said their involvement would significantly boost the fortunes of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and enhance Tinubu’s prospects in 2027.

As of the time of filing this report, efforts to obtain reactions from Obi and the leadership of the ADC were unsuccessful.