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As talks intensify around a broad-based opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has emerged as a possible consensus candidate, sources close to the alliance have disclosed.

Although former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi were initially central to the coalition’s agenda, both men have reportedly held firm to their individual ambitions—particularly Obi, who is said to be insistent on running alongside his 2023 running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.

A steering committee member within the coalition told The Guardian that Amaechi was being prepared as a fallback option.

“With the way the coalition is going, some of us have noticed the unyielding positions of Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi,” the source said.

“We’ve resolved to put Amaechi on the ready. After all, he came second in the APC presidential primary.”

The former Rivers State governor turned 60 on May 27 and used the occasion of his birthday lecture—themed “Weaponising Hunger”—to subtly test the waters for a 2027 run, insiders say.

During the event, Amaechi revealed that he had told President Bola Tinubu after the APC primaries that he would not back his istration.

“I informed him directly that I wouldn’t be part of his electioneering. Two years later, I feel vindicated,” Amaechi stated.

Buhari Loyalists Prefer Amaechi, Not Atiku or Obi
The growing backing for Amaechi is not limited to the opposition fold. Elements within former President Muhammadu Buhari’s camp are also said to favour Amaechi as a viable alternative to Atiku and Obi, citing his performance in government and positioning within the party.

According to sources, both Atiku and Obi have reportedly agreed to serve only one term if elected, while zoning constraints may limit Amaechi to a similar commitment.

New Political Party on the Horizon?

Amidst debate over the political platform to drive the coalition, Dr Umar Ardo, a convenor of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), confirmed discussions around forming a new political party—the All Democratic Alliance (ADA)—instead of merging with existing ones like the SDP or ADC.

Ardo argued that using an existing party carries structural and legal risks.

“There are existing structures there. If the incumbent is serious, they’ll exploit those loopholes… If we collapse into them, we lose momentum,” he warned.

He also dismissed claims that the proposed party is meant to serve Atiku’s interest: “Atiku is among those pushing for a merger into an existing party. I am opposing that. Does that mean I’m ing him? That doesn’t make sense.”

Obi’s Candidacy “Non-Negotiable,” Says Ononuju

Katch Ononuju, another stakeholder in the coalition, insisted that Peter Obi’s candidacy must be respected if the alliance is to succeed.

He confirmed that Obi has made up his mind to contest the 2027 presidency with Datti Baba-Ahmed once again.

If the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA) is ed, observers believe that Amaechi could lead the new party, while Atiku and Obi may seek the tickets of SDP and ADC, respectively.

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, used the opportunity of Amaechi’s birthday to warn coalition leaders about the dangers of repeating their 2015 political tactics.

“There are a number of you here who are expert conspirators, who know how to assemble coalitions and then take out governments, as you did to my party in 2015,” Dickson said.

“Now 11 years down the line, poverty has been weaponised, and the challenges remain. My advice? Shine your eyes.”

https://guardian.ng/politics/2027-opposition-coalition-shops-for-candidate-as-apc-mocks-effort/

ATIKU, kwankwaso, OBI and El RUFAI must all contest for president in 2027 presidential election against president TINUBU they like it or not 😆

They should be named desperate house losers ....

Athief.ku nd Piti Obi no even which direction to follow.....

Tinubu is going to win again if this people cannot come together and form one mega party

Dead on arrival (DOA)

Mr. I'm-Not-Desperate-To-Be-President will never be part of the coalition if he's not chosen as the presidential candidate

Bunch of riffraffs . With the way poverty is dealings on Nigerians,these werey-cum politicians don't care ,but only on how to rig and win 2027 election......... Sometimes, things like these are the reasons I question God's existence cuz if HE really exist,at least by now,no crop of these modern day Nigerian would be walking free without tasting the wrath of Thunder

As long as the coalition's candidate is not Atiku with everyone else stepping down, I will not take them seriously.

Tinubu until 2031!!!

Greedy politicians! 😠

Amaechi ke 😂
E go better

It is unfortunate that all these comments on top of me lack foresight

Tinubu hands and money reached newspaper houses as well and they will do the bidding of their master

Create confusion between these guys and masses. Misinformation etc

These guys should be serious and carry the people along

APC (2015): Change
APC (2019): Next Level
APC (2023): Renewed Hope

PDP (2015): Continuity
PDP (2019): Change the Change/People's policy
PDP (2023): Recover Nigeria

PDP/Coalition of Refugees (2027): We are hungry

buncha greedy coalition people

NOBODY DEY COMMENT AGAIN Ooo...



AFCXKJA PROPAGANDA HAVE DRIVE EVERYBODY AWAY.



TINUBU MEDIA WING

FAKE NEWS!

They are ALL THE SAME

BeginsAtHome:
Tinubu until 2031!!!

Una don dey campaign for Tinubu because coalition don dey collision your candidate, Lol. Na so una eye go dey clear small small.

If not selfishness, is it not common sense for them all to rally round obi considering the massive organic following he has, only him has been going everywhere, connecting with the people

Ok

Any coalition that cannot bring together Atiku and Obi's votes cannot remove Tinubu. The only two candidates with the number than can force a break into Aso Rock is the unification of their ers. Ameachi is now a nobody who has been dismissed. Wike slammed that guy, rendering him useless. Imagine Wike chasing him away from the PDP and even to the APC, where he claimed to be a founding member, and then chasing him away. He has no more influence anywhere. So, any coalition that puts him forward has already lost, even before anything begins.

I think El-Rufai is smart. He only wants to be a formidable opponent. As a result, he will succeed in criticizing Tinubu in the same way that he did to Jonathan. The only issue is that he will understand why it is difficult to dethrone Tinubu in Lagos. I watched him attack Tinubu many years ago and suggested that Aregbesola remove him. Lol. Now he will understand why Tinubu is not Jonathan. Jonathan is a man that respect life and said he would not allow bloodshed because of an election that he lost. Mainwhile Tinubu told his er to grab it and run away.

Many people including me think Obi will be Atiku's vice, but really if he does he is not wise. It is better for him to not be a president but use his influence to be one of the king makers. As for Atiku, he knows he cannot go anywhere again without Obi, so he needs him more. But to me, Obi doesn't need him again because he is already a burden. And the last chance Atiku has to do something meaningful is now, and that is to forget his ambition and produce a vice president for Obi.

I doubt Obi will insist on having Datti Baba-Ahmed. If he is discussing it in any coalition, I believe he has already decided not to run for president, but rather to become a real force in Southeast politics.

Do I see Atiku pulling out? Absolutely not. As a result, Tinubu will only be removed by divine decree. Maybe sickness, death, or something supernatural can stop him, but outside of this situation, Tinubu will win again, even though we know things will not get better.

dem no rate Obi in the North

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Who will step down now. Even if one candidate decide to step down, the followers will never agree, because if they agree the benefit will not flow to them. You can not compare your when candidate becomes president and compensate as a minister or secretary general

Permutation and combination! All these dy/dx no go generate anything! After all, who isn't afraid that any new president will want to use his own 8 years in full hence disturbing the North-South shift of power!

Politics is about interest! Once you get power it changes you! If Obi makes it he will want to use eighth years complete regardless of the agreement! Same as Atiku and any other new person!

Even the north Sabi this politics!

An hungry man is really an angry man. Angry man go collect national level flogging, you we love it.