Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has suggested that he may support his Labour Party counterpart from the previous election,
Peter Obi, in the 2027 election. Atiku, who is currently in talks with stakeholders of opposition parties for a possible merger, stated that he would back Obi if the party selects him as their candidate.
The hint was revealed during an interview with BBC Hausa Service, as reported by The Sun.
The recent meeting between Atiku and Obi has led to speculation about a potential merger of opposition parties in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Confirming the move by opposition parties to align in a bid to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2027 election, Atiku said, “We can merge to achieve a common goal. So, it’s possible and nothing can stop it if we so wish to achieve that.
Atiku said if the new “party decides that it’s the turn of the South-East and Peter Obi is chosen, I won’t hesitate to support him.
“I have said repeatedly and I even said it before the 2023 general elections that if PDP decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it.
“As long as it is the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested the 2023 presidential ticket because it was thrown open to all members of the party”.
