‘It Is Unlikely Peter Obi Will Secure ADC Presidential Ticket’

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Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed doubt over Peter Obi’s chances of clinching the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, citing entrenched interests and unresolved ambitions within the emerging opposition coalition.

Speaking on Trust TV during a recent interview, Baba-Ahmed shared his insights into the political landscape of the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Asked about his expectations regarding the ADC ticket, Baba-Ahmed offered a cautious prediction.

“I think it is very unlikely that Peter Obi will secure the ticket. If he does, I will be happy for him,” he said.

His comments highlight the challenges within the ADC, where several high-profile contenders are expected to contest the ticket, making the outcome uncertain despite Obi’s prominence.

On the possibility of Obi accepting a vice-presidential slot if offered, Baba-Ahmed noted that the decision rests entirely with Obi and emphasized that such a scenario remains improbable.

“It’s not about my opinion. He has made it clear that he will not accept it. He did not travel the world to prepare for the presidency only to return and run as a deputy,” he stated.

Baba-Ahmed also referenced other prominent politicians who, in his view, would likewise refuse a deputy role.

“You asked why I would not go to the ADC, and you helped answer it. Atiku will not accept a vice-presidential slot. Amaechi may not accept it. Peter Obi will not accept it. They all aim to win on their own terms,” he added.

Reflecting on past political alliances, Baba-Ahmed cited the 2015 elections when leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) united behind the late Muhammadu Buhari.

“In 2015, they had Buhari, and they had Bola Tinubu, who told everyone: ‘if you are joining us, be ready for Buhari to win.’ They supported him in the primaries, assumed power, and Tinubu executed a 16-year strategic plan — something no other Nigerian politician has managed,” he said.

“I am not praising him, but as I have said before: Tinubu achieved what others could not,” Baba-Ahmed added, emphasizing that political unity and shared vision were crucial to that success.