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| Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Taquin(op): 5:39pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
First, let me be clear. I am a strong supporter of Peter Obi. He is the only politician in Nigeria today who is genuinely liked without paying people or offering them incentives. That says a lot. He built his movement on truth, competence, and connection. . Dear Obidients and fellow patriotic Nigerians, I care deeply about Nigeria. I’ve been reflecting since the news broke about the ADC (African Democratic Congress) coalition that aims to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. It gave me hope. But I’ve also seen a wave of emotional responses especially online about whether Peter Obi should run for president again or take another route. Most supporters of ADC are split into two groups: 1. Those who believe Obi should be the presidential candidate of the ADC coalition FOR 2027 and can beat Tinubu with the right northern vice. (Aisha, Datti, tunde ednut, etc....) 2. Those who believe Obi should be vice president to someone like Atiku, with a clear path to become president in 2031 or 2035(incase Atiku contests again----one must be prepared for every outcome. I belong to this group. Here’s why.: Let’s Look at Age and Timing Atiku’s age in 2027: 80 Peter Obi’s age in 2027: 66 Obi still has time. Atiku, most likely, will not run again after 2027. He has said this would be his last attempt. If Obi runs with him and becomes vice president, he will gain exposure, national structure, and northern goodwill. Then he can return stronger in 2031 or 2035 and no one will be able to stop him. Lessons from the Past: Obasanjo vs. Olu Falae in 1999 Let’s go back to 1999, when Nigeria returned to democracy. The first presidential election after the military handover from General Abdulsalami Abubakar was between General Olusegun Obasanjo (PDP) and Chief Olu Falae (APP-AD). Both were southern Christian candidates, both Yoruba. Obasanjo won. Why? From my research, Obasanjo had the full weight of the PDP behind him, stronger funding, better structure, and broader national reach. For example, he was able to donate 130 million naira and several vehicles to support his party’s campaign. Though both men were Yoruba Christians, Obasanjo was more acceptable to the North due to his military background and national profile. Falae, on the other hand, was viewed as a regional candidate (Yoruba president). His APP-AD coalition was weak, disorganized, and came together too late. Internal divisions and poor strategy sealed his fate. Also, The Southeast felt ignored by the APP-AD coalition and The AD joined the race late and lacked national structure. This is a valuable lesson for 2027. This same mistake will repeat itself in 2027 if Obi goes solo. History is staring us in the face from 1999 and 2023. We Must Talk About Loyalty: Buhari’s 15 Million Here’s something I can’t ignore and neither should you. In 2015 and 2019, President Buhari received the same number of votes: 15 million votes, despite rising insecurity, economic hardship, and hunger. In 2015, we could argue it was hope. But when Buhari won in 2019? That was loyalty. That loyalty came mostly from the North. That’s what Peter Obi is up against and why he must not go alone in 2027. He simply doesn’t have the northern base yet. I am not afraid of the North for some unreasonable ones here but you cannot ignore the numbers. Numbers Don’t Lie: Obi + Atiku Together Could Have Won in 2023 In 2019: Buhari/APC: 15,191,847 votes (Buhari's loyal supporters won him that election, reason why I had to quote Buhari up there) Atiku/Obi/PDP: 11,262,978 votes In 2023: Tinubu/APC: 8,794,726 votes (with stolen votes) Atiku/PDP: 6,984,520 votes Obi/LP: 6,101,533 votes (STOLEN VOTES FROM HIM NOT COUNTED) Combined votes for Atiku and Obi in 2023 = 13,086,053 Had they worked together in 2023, the story may have been different. The votes were there. But emotions, pride, and disunity gave Tinubu the win. Let’s not repeat the same mistake. To Beat Tinubu, You Must Go Lower Than Him. The best time to beat Tinubu was in 2023. The next best time is in 2027. To beat a man like Tinubu, one must be the bigger devil, the bigger evil, the bigger satan, the smarter one and be willing to go lower. You must be prepared for technicalities, INEC, Judiciary and what nots. You cannot fight Tinubu with church songs and Twitter hashtags. You need structure, ruthless planning, and deep alliances. ADC must be the bigger evil to defeat APC. If Tinubu is ready to go to hell for his ambition, then ADC must be ready to go there too, take the keys from the devil, and lock him inside. Politics is war. The longer you stay clean, the more likely you will lose. This doesn’t mean losing values. It means fighting fire with fire, strategy with strategy. Tinubu Betrayed Jonathan — Let’s Be Honest Some are saying “it’s the South’s turn.” But in 2013, Tinubu led a coalition to remove Jonathan, a fellow Southerner, to pave way for his own future ambition. If a northerner led that coalition, then I would have ignored it. Was it politically smart? Yes. Was it morally and democratically fair? No. But he did it and it worked. Now Atiku is being told not to do the same. Is atiku coalition to remove a southern president 1. Politically right = going by apc’s technicality, yes 2. Morally and democratically right = again by apc’s structure and technicality, yes It’s hypocrisy. If Tinubu could betray a southern brother, Atiku leading a new coalition is not a crime. Do me I do you. It’s strategy. Jonathan Was Only Accepted Because He Was Vice First Another truth we must face. The only reason the North accepted Jonathan in 2011 was because he had already been vice president and acting president. He had proven himself. He was part of the system. He won 2011 election with 22,495,187 votes defeating Buhari with 12,214,853 votes. In 2015, When it was time to choose between Jonathan and their own son, Buhari, again, they didn’t hesitate to vote against Jonathan. Why? Between 2011 and 2015, Buhari gained strong support through the formation of APC, backing from the North, and a powerful media campaign that weakened Jonathan’s image, particularly from Tinubu. Jonathan lost key supporters, faced internal party issues, and struggled with low voter turnout in his main regions. You see why I say ADC must be the bigger devil and willing to go lower. Now ask yourself: has Obi earned that kind of national political weight yet? Not yet. And that’s okay but it means he needs to take a longer route. That’s not weakness. That’s wisdom. We Cannot Ignore Religion Religion still plays a major role in Nigerian elections. Tinubu knew this, which is why he boldly picked another Muslim as his running mate and it worked in the North. Peter Obi is a southern Christian. If he runs alone, it gives political enemies room to stir fear among northern voters. It would be very easy to frame it as a Christian agenda. Insecurity has worsened under Tinubu’s leadership, yet he has shown little empathy or urgency in addressing the growing violence across the country. Ironically, many fear another Fulani president, but under a Southern one, killings have continued unchecked. This is a man who asked "Where are the cows" after Pa Fasoranti's daughter was killed by these men. Let’s not pretend Nigeria is post-religious. It’s not. Politics is Chess, Not Checkers— Obi vs Tinubu Imagine this: You're playing against a grandmaster and by move 7, he sacrifices his queen (the most powerful piece on the board). You're thinking, “This guy don fumble.” . But what you don’t realize is; He already planned to checkmate you with a knight and a pawn------slowly, strategically, with moves you can’t even see yet. Without mercy. That’s what APC did in 2023. That’s what they will do again if we underestimate them in 2027.Peter Obi might be holding the “queen” right now (public love, integrity, online army). But if he plays emotionally, and refuses to sacrifice, he risks losing to a knight-pawn combo built in the North and defended by incumbency. Final Thoughts: Logic Over Sentiment Obi is the hope of millions but hope is not a strategy. Love is not structure. And emotion is not a political plan. Tinubu has shown he can play ugly chess and still win. ADC must play dirty too and like I said must go lower. If the opposition wants to win, they must: 1. Think 10 moves ahead and have back up plans. 2. Be ready to sacrifice. 3. Focus not just on strength, but position and timing. If Obi runs as vice president to Atiku, wins, and governs as VP, he will gain northern goodwill, national acceptance, and the grassroots support he needs to win in 2031 or 2035. At that point, no region will be able to deny him. But if he insists on running in 2027, and the votes are split again, APC will remain and Nigerians will suffer more than we ever imagined and know the true meaning of retrogression. The goal in the masses heart should be to remove APC from aso rock by any means. It is bigger than Obi and Atiku's ambition. Let us not repeat the same mistake, my people. Let us not destroy our only chance to rescue Nigeria because of pride, ego, or blind sentiment. We must be the new nationalists for Nigeria. We fought for our independence from the British. Let us fight for our lives and independence this time from bad leaders. We must do right for the next generation. Thank you for reading. From a concerned patriot — a full-blooded Yoruba daughter who is tired of watching Nigeria fall apart. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Obaaderemi2: 6:15pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
This is seriously brilliant. This piece could only have come from someone who understands power play to the fullest. Politics is a game of course. The winners are those who play it as such |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Davoski001: 6:24pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Suffering in Nigeria didn’t start today. Anything short of Obi becoming the Presidential candidate, then ADC can kiss that presidency good bye. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by 2mch(m): 6:29pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Lmao. So dem never born you in 1999. You come de RESEARCH the election. Abajo. This na why Obidients de talk like say dem de ment. Keep deceiving yourself smallie. Stolen votes from who? Even Obi did not claim that. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Seefinish: 6:41pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Good observation, whether ADC pick Atiku or Obi, i am okay, if it is Obi, then change is sure |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Bossladyy: 6:42pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
![]() Any coalition or whatever they call themselves that refuse to give Peter Obi presidential ticket on a platter of gold is dead on arrival. We Obedience rather support Tinubu than to vote Atiku No northerner is allowed in Aso Rock until the South finish 8 years tenure. Atiku should wait till eternity. Know this and know peace |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by franchasofficia: 7:04pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Taquin:wow, just wow. What a wonderful piece. They need to invite you and I on Arise and Channels TV to enlighten Peter Obi's supporters. The greatest mistake Peter Obi would make is withdrawing from the coalition if he eventually loses the Primaries. He should work with Atiku as running mate. By age, Atiku is older than Peter Obi. By political experience, Atiku senior Obi, he was a former Vice President so he cannot be a running mate to anybody again. We must forgive Atiku and give him this one last chance. I have written several private letters to Obi already since yesterday. I like Aisha Yesufu, Tunde Ednut, Macaroni, Datti and all the staunch Obidients, but we must come to realize that Nigeria's political terrain is a very witty one that requires some compromise to achieve your goal. We must focus on removing Bola Tinubu first before anything else. Obidients must not abandon Peter Obi if the coalition party refuses to make him a consensus candidate and he contests and lost in the ADC Primaries, we must support and encourage him to deputize Atiku to enable us join forces with the North to send Tinubu packing. Tinubu's arrogance, pride and tribalism is irritating to a fault, he must go, he needs to go honestly ![]() |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Dapson73(m): 7:04pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
You're entitled to your opinion but as far as Nigeria politics is concerned, twenties of Obi and Tens of Atiku can never unseat Asiwaju. If your permutations couldn't unseat Buhari in 2019 even with PDP governors, I wonder why it's now it will work with Jagaban of Africa. As far as I'm concerned you sounded like political neophytes. Come rain, come shine, the combo you overrated can never match Asiwaju 10k times. Congratulations to Asiwaju in advance. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by franchasofficia: 7:05pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Bossladyy:I don't think you are an Obedient, you sound like a Tinubu supporter doing the job you guys are paid to do. We are wiser and miles ahead of you guys, you should always have this at the back of your corn back ![]() |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by vizboy(m): 7:17pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Let Tinubu continue if they can't give Obi the ticket. Why should we always leave the best and present the worst cause of politics. That is why we are still here. Rubbish computation. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by helinues: 7:58pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Your ideas is not different from those who are forming coalition. You only need change of power even if it's replacing a witch with a devil. If Peter Obi is claimed to be the best candidate amongnst the rest, why should he be vicing anyone? If the position of VP is not that powerful, what wonders would Peter Obi do as Atiku's VP |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Thiefobi1: 8:42pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Taquin:How can Tinubu betrayed Jonathan when goodluck knew it was still the north turn, and vow not to contest in 2015. U people and propaganda. Atiku contested in 2019,2023, will also contest in 2027. Meaning power is not shifting anywhere in 2031 any region in the south or north are entitled to slug it out in 2031 presidential election. Whether tinubu is reelected or not. Atiku already has breeched the agreement.
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| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by flokii: 9:21pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Obi was lured out of LP so he won't pose threat to Atiku in 2027.. they'll deny Obi the ADC ticket at the last minute so he won't have any chance to leave. This is not the first time Fulanis will be playing Igbos. It is haram for muslims to form coalition that will benefit a non-muslim. That alone is a pointer to the fact that Atiku won't step down for Obi in that coalition. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by jmoore(m): 9:34pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
It's pathetic that you are ignorant of the power rotation between north and south. If you knew about it, you wouldn't have wasted time to write that book you posted there. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by lamentor78(m): 9:37pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Taquin:My sister you have successfully put up a trash write up, most of you think politics is , I will just take it, when Tinubu said Emilokan, you thought he just sat down before the primaries and other contesters just handed over. Let Obi be waiting for North to give him ticket on a platter of gold. Remember Ameachi is also in one corner, a lot of you forgot that Ameachi came second during APC presidential primaries...... Make Obi dey wait make dem dash am ticket |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Omowale2023(m): 10:12pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
franchasofficia:No. He doesn't sound that way. He is right. Nobody in the southwest will vote a ATIKU/Obi ticket. The South-south and South West will overwhelm their votes for Tinubu and Tinubu needs 50% in core-north and middle belt. And its game over. I'm an obi supporter. In fact am close to him. An obi/El-rufai ticket will the presidency before 12 noon |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Gbogbowa: 11:20pm On Jul 04, 2025 |
Obi or nobody for now,if coalition fail to give Obi then forget about it,must Atiku be president.we will go solo if Obi is not giving the presidential ticket and if we lose no problem we will line up behind DATTI in 2031,when all of us suffer very well we will do the right thing |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by DMerciful(m): 1:22am On Jul 05, 2025 |
If the North wanted Atiku has president, they had the chance 2019 and 2023 but didnt vote enmasse for him so why should they be grateful to Obi for supporting Atiku in 2027 when they refused to support Atiku enough earlier? Obi as the concensus presidential candidate of the coalition is non-negotiable. Else let Tinubu continue Taquin: |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by DMerciful(m): 1:25am On Jul 05, 2025 |
Obi as the concensus presidential candidate of the coalition is non-negotiable franchasofficia: |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by DMerciful(m): 1:28am On Jul 05, 2025 |
Obi has noy left the LP. Everybody will be in their party and work for the coalition. We Obidients are demanding Obi be made a concensus candidate. We aint doing any primaries, that way Obi can go to any party if the coalition refuses including PDP to resurrect them by acting as their presidential candidate flokii: |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by DMerciful(m): 1:30am On Jul 05, 2025 |
Amaechi is a paperweight as far as presidential election is concerned. He has no followers lamentor78: |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by DMerciful(m): 1:32am On Jul 05, 2025 |
Tinubu is gone! You can take that to the bank. South south vote for Tinubu because of Akpabio that actually lost his election but rigged in? Omowale2023: |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by richie240: 1:45am On Jul 05, 2025 |
The reasoning of the average politically-kwashiorkorred obídient. So in ur jéwish mind, you expected tinubu from APC to work against his own party in favour of another party?? And u still had the effontry to be talking about "logic over sentiments?? Politics nor be for every tom, dick and harry, but una nor go hear! ![]() Taquin: |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Christmyhope: 1:51am On Jul 05, 2025 |
Anything outside Peter obi will never fly. No more political abracadabra...... |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by richie240: 2:01am On Jul 05, 2025 |
Hehehehehe.....na wa o, nothing wey musa nor go see for gate. Who is to 'forgive' who bikonu? 'You' forgiving 'them', or 'them' forgiving 'you' ![]() franchasofficia: |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by aswani(m): 6:32am On Jul 05, 2025 |
Interesting thoughts but Atiku will never do just one term and will continue to compete until he physically can't. He will ask you how old the guy in Cameroon is if you start talking about age. In fact, he is the type that will try and sneak in a third term, exactly like Obj. |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Adaisback(f): 6:47am On Jul 05, 2025 |
franchasofficia:He is right. What will Atiku do different from Rinubu? Atiku and even Tinubu are supposed to be godfathers and Patrons not running around for election. He will lose my support and most Igbo support too if he comes out as running mate. Did they bury Atiku's placenta in Aso rock. Atiku should go and rest. Nigeria's presidency is not his birth right |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Adaisback(f): 6:52am On Jul 05, 2025 |
I see Atiku have been paying some people to come and write rubbish. You guys should vote for him and leave the real obidients alone. You have just one vote , cast it for Atiku. The rest are for Obi. Why do you think we still follow Obi today? To become second fiddle? If you are truly an Obidient , go and write another nice piece asking and begging Atiku to let Obi have the ticket |
| Re: Feasibility Of Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition — From A Concerned Patriot by Taquin(op): 8:58am On Jul 05, 2025 |
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. But what you don’t realize is; He already planned to checkmate you with a knight and a pawn------slowly, strategically, with moves you can’t even see yet. Without mercy. That’s what APC did in 2023. That’s what they will do again if we underestimate them in 2027.
