2027: Yusuf Datti Backs Peter Obi for Presidency Under ADC Coalition, Dismisses VP Role as Undeserving

 

2027: Yusuf Datti Backs Peter Obi for Presidency Under ADC Coalition, Dismisses VP Role as Undeserving

By Prince Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond
Global Egberi Media International

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The 2023 Labour Party (LP) vice presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has officially thrown his weight behind former running mate, Peter Obi, as the leading contender for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition’s 2027 presidential ticket.

Speaking during a media interaction on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed emphatically endorsed Obi—who he described as one of the most formidable political forces in Nigeria’s democratic landscape—asserting that the former Anambra State Governor should not “settle” for another vice-presidential bid after what he called a “groundbreaking” performance in the 2023 general elections.

“The position of VP is very big… But I think Peter Obi should not be a VP,” Baba-Ahmed declared.

🗳️ Obi, Atiku, Amaechi Top List for ADC Presidential Race

Baba-Ahmed named Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as the top three contenders for the ADC coalition’s presidential ticket ahead of 2027. The ADC recently launched a mega opposition alliance, drawing politicians from across party lines to challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Although Baba-Ahmed was present at the ADC coalition’s launch on Wednesday, he made it clear that he remains a member of the Labour Party, even as Obi has now officially defected to the ADC platform.

“Obi deserves to lead the coalition’s charge. In 2023, we were rigged out. But the reality remains—we had the people’s mandate,” Baba-Ahmed insisted.

💥 “Real Coalition Is at the Ballot Box”—Baba-Ahmed

Rejecting the notion that only a coalition can defeat the ruling APC, Baba-Ahmed boldly declared that the Labour Party had already defeated both APC and PDP in 2023, citing disputed election figures that claimed Obi secured nearly 10 million votes.

“It’s all about a narrative that was sold out to Nigeria very quickly, that to defeat Tinubu, it has to be a coalition. Coalition is good, but in 2023 we defeated APC, PDP,” he argued.

“The real coalition is of votes at the ballot box. You protect them all the way to declaration.”

Baba-Ahmed’s statement reflects a growing sentiment among LP supporters that the party’s perceived victory in 2023 was sabotaged by electoral irregularities, and that its independent strength must not be undermined in the push toward 2027.

🚨 ADC Coalition Emerges as Key Opposition Bloc

The ADC coalition, which was officially unveiled this week, is chaired by former Senate President David Mark, who now serves as its interim National Chairman. The coalition aims to unite progressive-minded parties and individuals into a single platform capable of dethroning the APC come 2027.

Peter Obi’s entry into the ADC fold adds significant weight to the new political bloc, sparking national conversation over what shape the opposition might take ahead of the next general election.

While questions remain about whether Baba-Ahmed will follow Obi’s footsteps into the coalition, his glowing endorsement of Obi as the best man to fly the coalition's flag has already sent political shockwaves across the country.

🔍 ANALYSIS: The Shape of 2027

With Peter Obi’s rising popularity and Baba-Ahmed’s unwavering support, political analysts suggest that the Labour movement’s core ideals could now be absorbed into a broader political umbrella under ADC. However, the rift between remaining in LP and joining a coalition may lead to further political realignments in the coming months.

Baba-Ahmed’s clear message is that Obi deserves to be President, not Vice President, and that the narrative for 2027 must be built around electoral credibility, grassroots mobilization, and ballot protection, not merely political alignments.

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