₦airaland Forum

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him to step aside in favour of a Southern presidential candidate.

The demand, which has gained traction among members of the coalition, is anchored on the principle of equity, justice, and rotation of power, with many arguing that the South deserves to complete its turn at the presidency.

In a statement released after a closed-door meeting with leaders of ADC, the former vice president declared that he would not bow to pressure, and called on the coalition to uphold democracy by allowing open and transparent primaries.

“I will not be pressured into abandoning my constitutional right to aspire. Let every qualified member test their popularity through a credible primary. Zoning must not be used to silence competence,” Atiku stated emphatically.


However, this declaration appears to have rattled the fragile coalition, triggering a fierce backlash from members of the Obidient Movement, who insist that Peter Obi remains the only acceptable candidate.

Across social media platforms, Obidients have declared that it’s either Obi or we pull out.

Obidient are threatening to pull out of the coalition if Atiku insists on contesting.

What began as a strategic alliance against the ruling party now faces serious cracks, with party insiders warning that the coalition may collapse before it even begins.


While Atiku’s camp argues for merit-based contest, Obidients accuse him of attempting to hijack the structure and sabotage the collective dream.

Political watchers say the coalition is on the brink, as both sides refuse to shift ground. If not quickly addressed, this friction may derail efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections.

givedemwotowoto:
Yes we want primaries by registered members of the ADC. Obidients get ready to register and support PO

Putindbutt:
How many delegates do you have per state in ADC ?. You think it's by social media registration 😂

Putindbutt:
https://businessday.ng/politics/article/atiku-rejects-southern-call-to-step-down-demands-open-primary/?amp

SmartPolician:
If Atiku insists on contesting, it's his constitutional right. However, he should know that he cannot win the election without a strong candidate form the South. That's why he needs to work with Peter Obi.

Atiku is more likely to spend just one tenure in office because he will be 80 years by 2027 and canvas the north to vote for a Southern candidate after his tenure.

Bluntguy:
Na Atiku desperation for power go kill this ADC kpatakpata.

givedemwotowoto:
Yes we want primaries by registered members of the ADC not some money-bag delegates. Obidients get ready to register and support PO

givedemwotowoto:
Elections are in 2027, this is 2025. Primaries can be done later this year, the momentum will bring more popularity to ADC.

givedemwotowoto:
Elections are in 2027, this is 2025. Primaries can be done later this year, the momentum will bring more popularity to ADC.

Putindbutt:
“I will not be pressured into abandoning my constitutional right to aspire. Let every qualified member test their popularity through a credible primary. Zoning must not be used to silence competence,” Atiku stated emphatically

https://businessday.ng/politics/article/atiku-rejects-southern-call-to-step-down-demands-open-primary/?amp

Putindbutt:
Election in 2027 but primaries can be done in 2025, two years ahead 😂. And na these ones dey follow talk politics on Nairaland 😂😂

Sharpsharp00123:
see novice
No party will open its card before d game, primary election will b by mid next year especially for ADC, they will delay so the agulu fraud won't run away like he did in PDP in 2022

Putindbutt:
https://businessday.ng/politics/article/atiku-rejects-southern-call-to-step-down-demands-open-primary/?amp

Putindbutt:
https://businessday.ng/politics/article/atiku-rejects-southern-call-to-step-down-demands-open-primary/?amp

givedemwotowoto:
Later next year. Typo. You people are too emotional on this forum