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A former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has predicted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may suffer internal crisis and defections after its convention ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing a clash of interests within the party.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is likely to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate, a development he believes could trigger a mass exodus of members.

He noted that the ADC currently hosts several high-profile political figures whose competing interests are likely to clash once the party begins selecting its presidential candidate.

Baba-Ahmed also commented on former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, suggesting that his political approach may not be compatible with the dynamics of a competitive party primary.

“One of the reasons Peter Obi is saying, ‘Look at me, I’m not here for number two, I’m not here for convention, I’m here to fly the flag,’ is that he has people who were initially whispering politely to him,” Baba-Ahmed said. “But now they are telling him, ‘Join the queue. You’re not the only one with ambition here.’”

He added that Obi is used to being adopted as a consensus candidate rather than competing against multiple aspirants.

“Peter Obi doesn’t participate in convention; he goes there to be anointed,” Baba-Ahmed said, noting that such expectations could create tensions within the ADC.

According to him, several interests within the party would feel sidelined if Atiku secures the ticket.

“ADC will bleed after its convention because almost certainly Vice President Atiku Abubakar will get the ticket. When he does, some people will walk out,” Baba-Ahmed said.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/20/2027-adc-will-bleed-after-convention-because-atiku-will-get-ticket-baba-ahmed/

Make no mistakes, the Datti brothers are both on the payroll of Tinubu. Don't forget that the senior Datti immediately bagged an appointment as Tinubu's political adviser after the 2023 elections wherein his brother was a Vice candidate to Obi. He probably recommended the younger Datti to Obi as a member of the Northern Elders Forum knowing fully well that he cannot deliver his polling unit. Obi is smarter now.

AMINDA:
Make no mistakes, the Datti brothers are all under the payroll of Tinubu.

You are correct. Even Obi is under the payroll of Tinubu.

AMINDA:
Obi is smarter now.

Smartness and Obi should not be in the same sentence abeg.

LegendHero:
A former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has predicted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may suffer internal crisis and defections after its convention ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing a clash of interests within the party.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is likely to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate, a development he believes could trigger a mass exodus of members.

He noted that the ADC currently hosts several high-profile political figures whose competing interests are likely to clash once the party begins selecting its presidential candidate.

Baba-Ahmed also commented on former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, suggesting that his political approach may not be compatible with the dynamics of a competitive party primary.

“One of the reasons Peter Obi is saying, ‘Look at me, I’m not here for number two, I’m not here for convention, I’m here to fly the flag,’ is that he has people who were initially whispering politely to him,” Baba-Ahmed said. “But now they are telling him, ‘Join the queue. You’re not the only one with ambition here.’”

He added that Obi is used to being adopted as a consensus candidate rather than competing against multiple aspirants.

“Peter Obi doesn’t participate in convention; he goes there to be anointed,” Baba-Ahmed said, noting that such expectations could create tensions within the ADC.

According to him, several interests within the party would feel sidelined if Atiku secures the ticket.

“ADC will bleed after its convention because almost certainly Vice President Atiku Abubakar will get the ticket. When he does, some people will walk out,” Baba-Ahmed said.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/20/2027-adc-will-bleed-after-convention-because-atiku-will-get-ticket-baba-ahmed/

Aminda is more concerned about apc .

AMINDA:
Make no mistakes, the Datti brothers are both under the payroll of Tinubu. Don't forget that the senior Datti immediately bagged an appointment as Tinubu's political adviser after the 2023 elections wherein his brother was a Vice candidate to Obi. He probably recommended the younger Datti to Obi as a member of the Northern Elders Forum knowing fully well that he cannot deliver his polling unit. Obi is smarter now.

Even you too
In your case you are not even smart enough to know

Tinubu is having difficulties selling himself in the north. One time president 🤷🏿

Atiku is most likely going to get the presidential ticket of ADC while Obi might move elsewhere where his presidential ticket maybe guaranteed.

This will make Obi one of the most politically unstable popular politician when it comes to his allegiance to party.

Obi's name was not mentioned but yekini Amoda's boys are already masturbating .

Peter obi must not decamp from ADC because of primary election, he must participate in primary election with ATIKU, ameachi and others. Nothing like free ticket or vice presidential ticket

insidelife22:
Obi's name was not mentioned but yekini Amoda's boys are already masturbating .

una go get sense for this nairaland by fire by force 😆

Peter obi must participate in primary election with ATIKU, ameachi and others he likes it or not, nothing like free ticket or vice presidential ticket

Gotocourt:
Tinubu is having difficulties selling himself in the north. One time president 🤷🏿

What ended LP awaits ADC.

They are people which you don't need to sweat before knowing their next moves

yarimo:
una go get sense for this nairaland by fire by force 😆

I don't think politics should be a do or die affair

I hate anything tinubu...

insidelife22:
I don't think politics should be a do or die affair

get sense in politics is different from do or die politics.

LegendHero:
Smartness and Obi should not be in the same sentence abeg.

Obviously just like the person who commented...

That is very obvious.....if Obi joined thinking he will get the ticket then he should think again....Atiiku most likely will readily destroy that party than allow anyone else on any ground get the ticket.

It's visible to the blind!

Watch the APC clowns above. Everything Obi gives them orgasm. Jobless lots

benardtotti:
Aminda is more concerned about apc .

she's on the payroll just like her godfathers( OBI & DATTIs)

Atiku, money miss road.
I can't imagine the amount of money these man have wasted for elections.
Even his own son have given up on him.
ADC must be wise not to fall for his money.
Any attempt for ADC to give the tickets to Atiku, that will be their end.

YouandiAllofus:
Atiku is most likely going to get the presidential ticket of ADC while Obi might move elsewhere where his presidential ticket maybe guaranteed.

This will make Obi one of the most politically unstable popular politician when it comes to his allegiance to party.

Party or not, all we want is anyone who could salvage Nigeria from the grip of evil men.

If Atiku gets the ticket, all party members would solidly back him up.

Your hope for division among the titans would be dashed against the rock.

AMINDA:
Make no mistakes, the Datti brothers are both on the payroll of Tinubu. Don't forget that the senior Datti immediately bagged an appointment as Tinubu's political adviser after the 2023 elections wherein his brother was a Vice candidate to Obi. He probably recommended the younger Datti to Obi as a member of the Northern Elders Forum knowing fully well that he cannot deliver his polling unit. Obi is smarter now.

Unsubstantiated claim! Stop speculating false claims

ogaemma:
Atiku, money miss road.
I can't imagine the amount of money these man have wasted for elections.
Even his own son have given up on him.
ADC must be wise not to fall for his money.
Any attempt for ADC to give the tickets to Atiku, that will be their end.

no free ticket in ADC, all aspirants should go and contest for party presidential ticket in primary election isn't that simple?

SisterAnn:
Party or not, all we want is anyone who could salvage Nigeria from the grip of evil men.

If Atiku gets the ticket, all party members would solidly back him up.

Your hope for division among the titans would be dashed against the rock.

hahahaha serial TITANS losers chaiii as e dey sweet us e dey pain Dem as e dey pain Dem e dey sweet us

OBI the Tsunami, Sarkin Salama, or nothing else.

yarimo:
hahahaha serial TITANS losers chaiii as e dey sweet us e dey pain Dem as e dey pain Dem e dey sweet us

Haha 😃 hahaha

Yarimo don turn Wike DJ laslas.

But, sincerely I like your new spirit better than when all you had to say was just an emoji. 😁

SisterAnn:
Party or not, all we want is anyone who could salvage Nigeria from the grip of evil men.

If Atiku gets the ticket, all party members would solidly back him up.

Your hope for division among the titans would be dashed against the rock.

And you think Atiku will do a better job then the current president?

YouandiAllofus:
And you think Atiku will do a better job then the current president?

YES.

I wrote in caps for emphasis.

Obi is a weak ass coward, everyone knows.

Always wanting to get power on a platter.

Not this time. He must compete in the primaries, so that he can lose, cry wolf, defect to another party, start saying a new Nigeria is possible, scatter the votes, and then come back to team up with the runner up to challenge the winner in court.

Tinubu is no where near good enough to lead, I've never believed in his capacity to lead, but for Atiku or Obi to be president, I rather go with Tinubu.

Tinubu winning his reelection will close Obi and Atiku's chapter forever, and that's what patriotic Nigerians want, not overnight lovers of Nigeria.

I voted Atiku in 2023 but you see 2027, it's Tinubu 100%. I will campaign for him but I can never vote for him because I don't believe in his capacity to lead.

2031 power goes back to the north and Elrufai will be my candidate

As long as Atiku want to contest, free ride to continuation of Bobo Chicagos government