₦airaland Forum

Dear Follow Obidients,

As a core supporter of Obidients Movement, H.E Peter Obi and as Ada Anambra State, I THINK it will be wise we Unitedly, collectively and collaboratively rally with, for and behind ATIkU's Presidency in and towards this 2027 General Election.

From the Analysis Kenneth Okonkwo gave, I think it will be a great strategy we obidients and other meaningful Nigerians support H.E Atiku to remove this calamity called APC that has brought extreme Hardship, Hunger, Insecurity, etc

However, I will advise his H.E Peter Obi not to deputize Atiku but fully support Atiku's candidacy. Rotimi Amaechi should Deputize Atiku on this one, then in 2031 we (Obidients, well meaning Nigerians and Peter Obi) will go again knowing fully well the POWER OF INCUMBENT is solidly behind Peter Obi. Since H.E Atiku has always clamoured and proposed to do just one term in times past, nevertheless, this agreement must be written, signed and upheld by all parties and stakeholders of this coalition. We don't even know the agreement Peter Obi, Atiku and the stakeholders have initially agreed BEFORE COMING TOGETHER under ADC.

This will also solidify our relationship with the Northerners who have the numbers (and never forgets) and the South, most especially the Easterners and other meaningful Nigerians of other regions that have the momentum and wants/needs this APC of setbacks, Hunger and Hardship, Insecurity, etc to be removed even if they make Seyi Tinubu INEC chairman. This setbacks, Hunger, Hardship, Insecurity, etc affects all TRIBES, RELIGIONS & REGIONS without exception.

Just like one monicker here on nairaland always and jokingly says "Any party to remove this APC is a welcome development even if it's a Birthday Party"

Read below (with open-mindset) the Analysis by Kenneth Okonkwo especially the last 2 paragraphs and share your thoughts in the comment section below.

POLITICAL ANALYSIS BY KENNETH OKONKWO ON 2027 GENERAL ELECTION

A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that his support for the 2027 presidency is for a northern candidate to contest against President Bola Tinubu.
Okonkwo, who served as a spokesperson for the Peter Obi/Ahmed Baba-Datti presidential campaign organization in the 2023 elections, warned that fielding a southern candidate against Tinubu in 2027 would make it easy for the President to clinch a second term.

The actor cum politician however added that the northern candidate the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and coalition leaders would present for 2027, must be qualified for the position and have the support of the entire northern region.

He submitted that he doesn’t mind if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as long as he meets the requirement and has the support of the northern region.

“My strategy this time around is that I am going to support a northerner in 2027.

“It must be a northerner that the whole north is willing to support.

“If the whole north is willing to support an Atiku, why not?

“The person must be qualified, and if he has experience in the presidency, it is an added advantage, and when he puts up something from the south, that will push him through,” Okonkwo said on Channels Television’s Politics programme on Tuesday.

Okonkwo submitted that Peter Obi or any Southerner can’t win the 2027 election BECAUSE it will be STOLEN from such a person.

He alleged that Obi won the 2023 election, but he was robbed.

He insisted that since the APC is presenting Tinubu to be its flag bearer, the opposition coalition must present a northerner to CHALLENGE him.

According to him, the POWER of incumbency is a significant factor in Nigeria’s politics.

“Anybody telling you it’s injustice if the north comes in or if the south comes in, and whoever wins in a primary election in this coalition will take it for four years. Where is the injustice? It has happened before.

“Anybody telling you to bring a fresh southerner to compete against Tinubu who is a southerner, is trying to tell you to zone the ticket to Tinubu and Tinubu will win outright.

“If you bring somebody from the Southeast, even if he wins, they will steal it from him.

“Let me tell you the strategy that will make the Southeast man to be president. Do you know the South-West has never contested an election against an incumbent?
Because they know that in Nigeria, if you don’t have the establishment supporting you, even if you win, they will steal it from you.

“Peter Obi won the election in 2023, and they stole it from us. If you do it again, they will steal it from him because there is no incumbent to back you, but if you bring somebody from the north, nobody will prevail on him to leave his victory because he is not from the same side as you,” he said.

We the sane and productive Nigerian youths believes that Tinubu must go so that Nigeria can work again.

So Atiku will only serve 4 years ? How will you sell Atiku presidency in Southern part of Nigeria most especially in South West and South South in 2027?

What new thing would Atiku be bringing to make the difference? Return subsidy payment?

What is the end goal, replace Tinubu or get a better Nigeria?

Must we recycle these people

helinues:
So Atiku will only serve 4 years ? How will you sell Atiku presidency in Southern part of Nigeria most especially in South West and South South in 2027?

Like I earlier said, the MAJOR selling point NOW is extreme HUNGER, HARDSHIP, INSECURITY, etc brought by this APC that KNOWS NO TRIBE, REGION & RELIGION. E touch everybody without exception or even just a few. Obi stepping down for Atiku will also make us Obidients and well meaning Nigerians APC have impoverished to support Atiku. We will still criticize Atiku if he doesn't do well in some areas and I hope he listens to criticisms, dialogue and act on positive, helpful and meaningful criticisms.

Chidibe212:
Like I earlier said, the only selling point NOW is extreme HUNGER, HARDSHIP, INSECURITY, etc brought by this APC that KNOWS NO TRIBE, REGION & RELIGION. E touch everybody without exception or even just a few.

See, you can't just say Nigerians should replace president Tinubu with Atiku without Atiku or his supporters telling us what he Atiku will do differently compared to what president Tinubu is doing.

The power sector portfolio that was deliberately given to him in full package to handle, as VP for 8 years, why are we still shouting up Nepa in Nigeria?

michlins:
What is the end goal, replace Tinubu or get a better Nigeria?

Must we recycle these people

The goal is to get a better Nigeria.

After 4 years of Atiku, Peter Obi takes over and IF Peter Obi doesn't do well in his first tenure, I and other sensible Nigerians will vote against him without emotions, sentiments or being tribalistic. We want a better Nigeria.

But that what Obi is doing, he has chosen to push forward the interest of the Nigeria above that of his supporters and the elites

You don’t know ADC plans yet
They want to confuse aPC first

helinues:
See, you can't just say Nigerians should replace president Tinubu with Atiku without Atiku or his supporters telling us what he Atiku will do differently compared to what president Tinubu is doing.

The power sector that was deliberately given to him in full package to handle, as VP for 8 years, why are we still shouting up Nepa in Nigeria?

I will answer your question with a question and still eleborate.

Please can you tell me how important the VP position is important especially in Nigeria?

Some people will say that the VP position is as useless as the "P" in the word Psychology.

*Use Goodluck Jonathan for example
*Use my beloved Yemi Osibanjo for example
*Use Shettima for example.

The VP position have LIMITED power to carry out a policy or policies in Nigeria except when the President hands over control/power in a situation of unavailability.

Please be open minded to this.

If I didn't answer your question properly, please bring my attention to were I got it wrong.

Remember to read the analysis by Kenneth Okonkwo with an open mind.

Chidibe212:
I will answer your question with a question and still eleborate.

Please can you tell me how important the VP position is important especially in Nigeria?

Some people will say that the VP position is as useless as the "P" in the word Psychology.

Use my beloved Yemi Osibanjo for example
Use Shettima for example.

The VP position have limited power to carry out a policy or policies in Nigeria except when the President hands over control/power in a situation of unavailability.

Please be open minded to this.

If I didn't answer your properly, please bring my attention to were I got it wrong.

Remember to read the analysis by Kenneth Okonkwo with an open mind.

No, not like in the case of power sector portfolio that Obasanjo handled to Atiku. It was a designated portfolio to handle which OBJ did not even get involved at all.

Npower and co was portfolios designated to Osinbajo to handle which Buhari did not interfere with.

slivertongue:
But that what Obi is doing, he has chosen to push forward the interest of the Nigeria above that of his supporters and the elites

Correct!! that is the essence of this coalition even if PO is to SACRIFICE another 4 years especially for Nigeria FIRST and for Atiku.

Read PO's comment on X after unveiling ADC. They are comments of a true leader that means well for Nigeria.

I am also connecting the dots each time he (PO) mentions he will contest for the Presidential seat. PO still have the opportunity to become President in 2031 as long as the agreement is followed and with the incumbent (ADC and Atiku) solidly behind him.

My advice is for Rotimi Amaechi to deputize Atiku in 2027.

helinues:
So Atiku will only serve 4 years ? How will you sell Atiku presidency in Southern part of Nigeria most especially in South West and South South in 2027?

What new thing would Atiku be bringing to make the difference? Return subsidy payment?

I hope you saw more political heavyweights from the South South than the North Central and maybe South East. Nigerians seems not to care about the so called Southern interest because Nigerians are in hardship. Subsidy removal is the idea of Atiku and Obi, they will manage it better instead of wasting resources on jet etc

Chidibe212:
Correct!! that is the essence of this coalition even if PO is to SACRIFICE another 4 years especially for Nigeria FIRST and for Atiku.

Read PO's comment on X after unveiling ADC. They are comments of a true leader that means well for Nigeria.

For the first time in a post election year, Turaki is bubbling up, holding meetings on a regular. Obi looks gentle but is a rugged fellow. After testing his popularity, he is now doing the needful for the benefits of Nigerians.

Me too

Me too

Me too

Anything to take out this proud poor performer

How can you be proud in very terrible poor performance

helinues:
No, not like in the case of power sector portfolio that Obasanjo handled to Atiku. It was a designated portfolio to handle which OBJ did not even get involved at all.

Npower and co was portfolios designated to Osinbajo to handle which Buhari did not interfere with.

Remember in my quote, I said the VP position have LIMITED POWER. I did not say the VP have NO POWER at all. Please refer to it again. Thanks so much.

Then on the power sector portfolio given to Atiku from Obj or Osibanjo from Buhari, I am not aware of such portfolio unless you share a link to that effect so that I can read and understand it.

Thanks so much again

Elrufai sold Tinubu to the north in 2023

In 2027 he will buy him back

Fear Mallam Nasir Elrufai

Who do you want to support before if not Atiku?. .. Obi ain't getting any coalition ticket in 2027, know this and know peace.

There is sense in this suggestion, I don't support OBI to reject the VP for Amechi if not he will be relegated to the background.
If Amechi works as a loyal VP to Atiku they can strike a deal and dump OBI for Amechi in 2027.

I believe that Atiku will do only one term because he desperately wants to be president and will put every machinery and resources in place to win and will certainly hand over to OBI if PETER OBI remains closely tight with him and that will only happen if OBI is his deputy.

I agree that a northerner of atiku's caliber and a very popular southern deputy will definitely defeat tinubu because the north is not happy with tinubu at all and will rally behind their own in 2027.

It will definitely be difficult for a southerner to rub the north of a clear victory because they will fight to protect their votes, but same cannot be said of a southerner because of the current rivalry and tribalising of politics and governance.

OBI can deputize Atiku in 2027 but with a concrete and documented agreement to transit to OBI in 2031.

This is my submission.

flokii:
Who do you want to support before if not Atiku?. .. Obi ain't getting any coalition ticket in 2027, know this and know peace.

@Floki, let's not fight this again please.

Let's leave sentiments, tribe, region and religion on these things. Let's secure and rescue Nigeria FIRST from APC and this Tinubu's regime. That is and should always be the most important goal than emotional sentiments, tribe, region and religion.

flokii:
Who do you want to support before if not Atiku?. .. Obi ain't getting any coalition ticket in 2027, know this and know peace.

He no reach at all.
The guy too lie and his followers too can hate unjustly

Chidibe212:
@Floki, let's not fight this again please.

Let's leave sentiments, tribe, region and religion on these things. Let's secure and rescue Nigeria. That is and should always be the most important than emotional sentiments, tribe, region and religion.

Obi won't get the coalition ticket ahead of Atiku, El-rufai or even Amaechi, that is the raw truth.
There won't be consensus candidate in ADC and Atiku made it clear, unlike what Abure did in LP making Obi the consensus candidate of LP in 2023. Your Obi doesn't have the financial war chest to pay delegates in dollars during ADC primaries in 2026, so how can he emerge flag bearer of the coalition?.

Politics is direct.. no level of mago mago can make any politician emerge victorious over those that have done their homework.

Imposters!!
Na everytime Dem go use una head.

Since 1999, you have been voting for other tribes..Why can't they vote for you?

How many times ka aga eri gi before i mara ihe?

Whether you support or you don't support it doesn't change the result in 2027 by the Grace of God. Tinubu will finish his 8 years and hand over to a Northerner.

Justnation:
There is sense in this suggestion, I don't support OBI to reject the VP for Amechi if not he will be relegated to the background.
If Amechi works as a loyal VP to Atiku they can strike a deal and dump OBI for Amechi in 2027.

I believe that Atiku will do only one term because he desperately wants to be president and will put every machinery and resources in place to win and will certainly hand over to OBI if PETER OBI remains closely tight with him and that will only happen if OBI is his deputy.

I agree that a northerner of atiku's caliber and a very popular southern deputy will definitely defeat tinubu because the north is not happy with tinubu at all and will rally behind their own in 2027.

It will definitely be difficult for a southerner to rub the north of a clear victory because they will fight to protect their votes, but same cannot be said of a southerner because of the current rivalry and tribalising of politics and governance.

OBI can deputize Atiku in 2027 but with a concrete and documented agreement to transit to OBI in 2031.

This is my submission.

Tinubu despite being in the background, he came out on top after Buhari.

I trust PO, he will still criticize and offer solutions to Atiku if he doesn't do well in some areas.

He shouldn't deputize Atiku rather let Amaechi deputize him. With Obi, Obidients, Atikulates and well meaning Nigerians APC has/have impoverished, we can still win JOINTLY in 2027 and give APC a huge run and parking even if Seyi Tinubu is INEC chairman.

Let Atiku's Presidency be solemnly for Atiku so we can test/see his policies and Obi Presidency be solemnly for Obi so we can also test/see his policies.

Nevertheless, let that agreement be sealed, documented and if Possible shown to the public (which I doubt).

PO has made the right decision with FAITH from his X comment after the unveiling.

With ADC being the INCUMBENT, I don't think the agreement will differ anytime.

jmoore:
Imposters!!
Na everytime Dem go use una head.

Since 1999, you have been voting for other tribes..Why can't they vote for you?

How many times ka aga eri gi before i mara ihe?

My dear, I am not an imposter, please check my comments so for on nairaland.

First, we (Easterners truly without sentiments) don't have the numbers as a region.
Second, Peter Obi still have a chance in 2031 as long as the agreement (one term presidency in 2027) is tightly upheld. The North, including Atiku's followers will back Obi in 2031 so far the agreement is upheld, the coalition of several parties will also back Obi so far the agreement is upheld, the followers of Obi will also back Obi, Nigerians who wants to test/see Obi's policies will also back Obi. A win win situation we have here my dear. Please reason it.

As long as the incumbent is still ADC and these coalitions with the agreement, our Obi will still be President. Which is a good strategy.

Anyi eche go ke mgbe 1999. Kedu ajo ihe ge me ma anyi chekwu o another 4 years?

O di ka mbe no n'ime ikpo nsi for 100days (if you can remember that proverb)

helinues:
So Atiku will only serve 4 years ? How will you sell Atiku presidency in Southern part of Nigeria most especially in South West and South South in 2027?

What new thing would Atiku be bringing to make the difference? Return subsidy payment?

Give it a rest already. Atiku does not need votes fron the Southwest and Southsouth. Minus Tinubu's 5.6m Northern votes in 2023, how many votes did he get in the South? Tinubu is unpopular even in the South, hence why APC handles like yours are getting worked up. Atiku will sweep the North clean including most of that 5.6m votes.

Southsouth is positioning for VP in 2031 under APC, and that's why their governors are decamping to APC. Obi deputising Atiku will at least ensure the Southeast has one foot in the Villa. What will Tinubu offer the Southeast that can surpass that? Just the phantom victory of claiming "Southern Presidency" which we all know is just Yoruba Presidency and strictly for Yorubas? Allow every region to make the political calculation that will favour it. Politics is not an emotional sport.

SMH.....tinubu will win hands down,I won't be surprised if Ken will support tinubu next year.

Always becareful to accept anything a politician says.

Didijiji:
Elrufai sold Tinubu to the north in 2023

In 2027 he will buy him back

Fear Mallam Nasir Elrufai

Anyone who disputes this will learn the hard way in 2027. Tinubu lost his re-election bid when he betrayed Elrufai and let him leave the APC.

Didijiji:
Elrufai sold Tinubu to the north in 2023

In 2027 he will buy him back

Fear Mallam Nasir Elrufai

El rufai will possibly or probably Deputize Peter Obi in 2031.

Moreso, he will even be given a ministerial Postion or a higher position WHEN ADC wins this 2027 election

So how can Tinubu or APC buy him back?

@AMINDA what do you think also?

Chidibe212:
El rufai will possibly or probably Deputize Peter Obi in 2031.

Moreso, he will even be given a ministerial Postion or a higher position WHEN ADC wins this 2027 election

So how can Tinubu or APC buy him back?

@AMINDA what do you think also?

Yes. This is very realistic. Both Elrufai and Obi have the advantage of youth. They can afford to play the long but strategic game. Afterall, Tinubu did the same by making Osinbajo VP to Buhari while he waited for his turn. Just as the North repaid Tinubu by voting massively for him against their son Atiku, they would do the same by voting Obi if they get the support of the Southeast. The North remembers and they are not betrayers.