{"id":7485,"date":"2025-07-07T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=7485"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:08:34","slug":"adc-split-as-peter-obi-under-pressure-to-run-as-atikus-vp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/07\/07\/adc-split-as-peter-obi-under-pressure-to-run-as-atikus-vp\/","title":{"rendered":"ADC Split As Peter Obi Under Pressure To Run As Atiku\u2019s VP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mvp-content-body-top\" class=\"left relative\">\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\" class=\"left relative\">\n<div class=\"ai-viewport-1\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-11-61926959\" data-insertion-no-dbg=\"\" data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"11\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-11\" data-ai=\"WzExLDAsIkluY29udGVudCBEZXNrdG9wIiwiIiwzXQ==\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_1_host\">The newly formed opposition coalition that adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform is reportedly experiencing a significant split, with two major camps emerging around different presidential hopefuls. One faction is backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, while the other is rallying behind Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State. Additionally, smaller groups are pushing for former Rivers State governor Chibuike Amaechi to emerge as the party\u2019s presidential candidate in 2027.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mvp-cont-read-wrap\">\n<div id=\"mvp-related-posts\" class=\"left relative\">\n<p>According to reports from Daily Sun, Atiku\u2019s supporters believe he holds the financial strength to secure victory in any primary process, whether through direct or indirect methods. They are confident that resources can be mobilised effectively from all six geopolitical zones to back his bid.<\/p>\n<p>In May, Atiku\u2019s camp reportedly proposed offering Obi the vice-presidential slot on the coalition ticket, an offer that Obi has yet to give a definitive response to. A source close to the coalition explains, \u201cIt would be in the best interest of the South East if Obi agrees to be Atiku\u2019s running mate, just like in 2019. If he does, Atiku would run for one term and hand over to him, which could guarantee the South East a shot at the presidency after decades of waiting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Obi\u2019s supporters are pushing for a consensus arrangement aimed at ensuring the South East produces Nigeria\u2019s next president. They argue that such an agreement would be a firm demonstration of the coalition\u2019s commitment to fairness and regional balance.<\/p>\n<p>Sources suggest that Obi, who previously ran as the Labour Party\u2019s presidential candidate, remains hopeful that coalition members will agree on a consensus where he could emerge as the party\u2019s candidate. During a recent interaction on X (formerly Twitter), Obi indicated that if the coalition offered him a one-term arrangement, he would accept it and dedicate himself to moving the country forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObi has left his options open,\u201d a close associate revealed. \u201cWhile no one can say for certain whether he will accept the VP position or run for president, he has positioned himself strategically to respond to whatever direction the coalition takes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite these internal negotiations, the Obidient Movement continues to assert that Obi\u2019s appeal extends beyond regional and ethnic boundaries, positioning him as the strongest candidate to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s successor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The newly formed opposition coalition that adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform is reportedly experiencing a significant split, with two major camps emerging around different presidential hopefuls. 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