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  • Atiku Abubakar Rules Out Stepping Down for ADC Presidential Ticket

    Atiku Abubakar Rules Out Stepping Down for ADC Presidential Ticket

    In an update published by The Punch, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar dismissed claims that he might withdraw from the contest for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, insisting he remains committed to the race.

    Through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku accused the ruling APC of attempting to meddle in the internal affairs of opposition coalitions and urged Nigerians to resist moves aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

    Daily Post and Tribune Online also reported the stance, noting Atiku’s rejection of calls to step aside and pointing to heightened interest in the ADC following recent political realignments.

    Echotitbits take: Atiku’s refusal to step aside sets up a high‑stakes internal contest. Peter Obi may bring youth momentum, while Atiku brings structure and experience—how the party manages competing ambitions will shape whether it unifies or fractures ahead of 2027.

    Source: Vanguard – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/adc-presidential-ticket-no-one-is-stepping-down-atiku/ 2026-01-07

    Photo Credit: Vanguard

  • Obi’s ADC talks deepen as opposition parties jockey for a 2027 coalition lane

    Obi’s ADC talks deepen as opposition parties jockey for a 2027 coalition lane

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    According to PUNCH, discussions around Peter Obi potentially aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have intensified as the party plans a convention and opposition actors reposition ahead of 2027.

    Analysts say the move—if it materialises—would reflect a broader scramble to consolidate structures, ballot access, and negotiating power across rival opposition blocs.

    The ADC has presented itself as an organising platform for coalition talks, though details of timelines and agreements remain fluid.

    PUNCH’s political desk flagged the convention as a key milestone that could shape coalition bargaining going into 2027.

    Echotitbits take: Coalition politics is about structure, not slogans. Watch whether ADC can unify factions, secure credible primaries, and avoid the fragmentation that weakened past “third force” efforts.

    Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 (https://punchng.com/obi-set-to-join-adc-as-party-plans-convention/)

    The Punch December 28, 2025

    https://punchng.com/obi-set-to-join-adc-as-party-plans-convention/