Politics
PDP Says No to 2027 Alliance as Atiku, Obi and El-Rufai Plan to Team Up Against Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has made it clear that it won’t be part of any political alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, the Forum held a meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday where they distanced themselves from the coalition being formed by opposition politicians.
In a move that also deepens the party’s internal crisis, the Forum threw its weight behind Deputy National Secretary Setonji Koshoedo as the Acting National Secretary—further complicating the battle over who holds the position officially.
This development comes shortly after Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, unveiled a new opposition coalition. The group reportedly includes political figures like former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Atiku said the goal of the alliance is to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. El-Rufai recently left the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing poor internal democracy under Tinubu’s leadership.
Meanwhile, former SDP presidential candidate Adewale Adebayo revealed that both Atiku and Obi are in discussions about joining the party. He believes that if they embrace the party’s values, they can challenge Tinubu and the APC effectively.
Adding to the speculation, NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima claimed that El-Rufai is acting as Atiku’s backup option in the SDP if the PDP refuses him the 2027 ticket.
Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, speaks on Peter Obi and shares that he made wonderful achievements as a governor and roots for him for the presidency.
“The intention of the Anambra State government is not to indict Peter Obi. Peter Obi did well as governor.
“There is no rift between Governor Soludo and Peter Obi. They are both in politics, and they have their interests to defend.”
Peter Obi makes headlines as he received huge recognition and a welcome in Delta State.
A crowd came out to support the politician and show their support for him ahead of the election next year.
They moved with the message, “Peter Obi will reset Nigeria, Peter Obi for president.” Many shared their beliefs that Peter Obi can truly help Nigeria. This has gained some attention, and people shared their thoughts.
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, speaks on the election and a popular notion that is happening. He shared how some politicians depend on the courts to win their elections instead of the voters (the people).
“A judge once presented a paper called ‘The Judicialisation of the Electoral Process.’ He argued that because of the difficulty of proving non-compliance with the Electoral Act, the courts have gradually and increasingly usurped the role of the voters. I couldn’t agree more.”
“They believe that between polling units and collation centres—especially at night—miracles happen before daybreak. So why vote?” he asked.
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