The actions of Peter Obi in the last election cycle have not only weakened his own political standing but have also significantly delayed the realistic chances of the Igbo nation producing a President of Nigeria. What could have been achieved through strategic alignment within the next decade has now been pushed far beyond reach due to political miscalculation and personal ambition.
Honourable Akewusekisa Yahaya Majeed, a chieftain of the ADC and Chairman, Board of Trustees of ADC Fellows National Support Group, has described Obi’s political conduct as inconsistent, self-serving, and disconnected from the realities of Nigerian electoral politics.
Speaking in Abuja, he warned that Obi’s approach lacks the national structure and coalition strength required to win a presidential election. “Nigeria is not won on social media. It is won through national spread, alliances, and trust across regions,” he stated.
He emphasized that Obi has already demonstrated his limitations by failing to secure the constitutional requirement of 25% in 24 states in 2023—a situation he says will only worsen in 2027. “The signs are clear: without strong political alignment, especially with the North, the dream of an Igbo presidency will remain out of reach,” he added.
With Bola Ahmed Tinubu currently occupying the presidency from the South, Honourable Majeed stressed that the only viable political pathway for the South-East is through strategic Northern alliances—not isolated ambition.
He also dismissed the exaggerated influence of Rabiu Kwankwaso, noting that his political base has weakened significantly, making any alliance with Obi ineffective and politically unproductive.
“2027 will not be about emotions or online popularity,” he concluded. “It will be about structure, numbers, and credibility. And today, the candidate who embodies true national reach, political experience, and coalition-building capacity is Atiku Abubakar.”
The message is clear: Nigeria needs leadership that can unite, not divide—and only one candidate has consistently shown that capabilities