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Southern Heavyweights Shun Atiku’s VP Slot as Running Mate Crisis Rocks ADC
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/southern-heavyweights-shun-atikus-vp-slot-as-running-mate-crisis-rocks-adc/
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ABUJA — Fresh trouble has hit the presidential campaign of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following revelations that its flagbearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is facing a severe crisis in securing a credible running mate from Southern Nigeria.

The development, leaked by political insiders on Saturday, indicates that prominent Southern political figures are systematically turning down or avoiding invitations to join Atiku on the ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The rejection wave highlights Atiku’s shrinking national appeal and underscores the deep anxieties Southern leaders hold regarding his octogenarian status and controversial regional ambitions.

Ukpaka:
Southern Heavyweights Shun Atiku’s VP Slot as Running Mate Crisis Rocks ADC
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/southern-heavyweights-shun-atikus-vp-slot-as-running-mate-crisis-rocks-adc/
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ABUJA — Fresh trouble has hit the presidential campaign of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following revelations that its flagbearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is facing a severe crisis in securing a credible running mate from Southern Nigeria.

The development, leaked by political insiders on Saturday, indicates that prominent Southern political figures are systematically turning down or avoiding invitations to join Atiku on the ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The rejection wave highlights Atiku’s shrinking national appeal and underscores the deep anxieties Southern leaders hold regarding his octogenarian status and controversial regional ambitions.

They should give it to Dele Momodu, he has been shouting on SM, it's now time to test his popularity

Beer parlour talks. Atiku is in very good standing heading into 2027. Only the politically naïve will think otherwise.

Southern heavyweights indeed.

Why zoning?
Just use a Northerner.
Awo used a southerner as VP and came a close second. If Zik did not contest he might have won

Ukpaka:
Southern Heavyweights Shun Atiku’s VP Slot as Running Mate Crisis Rocks ADC
https://247ureports.com/2026/05/southern-heavyweights-shun-atikus-vp-slot-as-running-mate-crisis-rocks-adc/
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ABUJA — Fresh trouble has hit the presidential campaign of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following revelations that its flagbearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is facing a severe crisis in securing a credible running mate from Southern Nigeria.

The development, leaked by political insiders on Saturday, indicates that prominent Southern political figures are systematically turning down or avoiding invitations to join Atiku on the ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The rejection wave highlights Atiku’s shrinking national appeal and underscores the deep anxieties Southern leaders hold regarding his octogenarian status and controversial regional ambitions.

Concocted Fabrication.

Atiku's plan was to persuade Obi to run as his VP.. how the Agulu man managed to escape is mysterious.
Now he wan spoil show for Atiku.

flokii:
Atiku's plan was to persuade Obi to run as his VP.. how the Agulu man managed to escape is mysterious.
Now he was spoil show for Atiku.

In hindsight, it serves Atiku well for Peter Obi to run solo considering that most of Obi's voters would have otherwise voted Tinubu if Obi remained in the ADC. When Elrufai predicted this scenario months ago, it sounded ridiculous but not anymore. That's why Tinubu fearfully has him incarcerated.

H.E Atiku Abubakar will win this election.

The worst case scenario is we should go on the second round Between Atiku and Obi and Atiku will emerge the winner. https://t.co/aEQYyd9z5e pic.twitter.com/NseaSq9K4x

— ADC Vanguard (@ADCVanguard_) May 30, 2026

Ttalk:
They should give it to Dele Momodu, he has been shouting on SM, it's now time to test his popularity

I totally agree with this suggestion

AtikuMomodu

AMINDA:
In hindsight, it serves Atiku well for Peter Obi to run solo considering that most of Obi's voters would have otherwise voted Tinubu if Obi remained in the ADC. When Elrufai predicted this scenario months ago, it sounded ridiculous but not anymore. That's why Tinubu fearfully has him incarcerated.

H.E Atiku Abubakar will win this election.

The worst case scenario is we should go on the second round Between Atiku and Obi and Atiku will emerge the winner. https://t.co/aEQYyd9z5e pic.twitter.com/NseaSq9K4x

— ADC Vanguard (@ADCVanguard_) May 30, 2026

Tinubu won't find 2027 easy, rigging won't save him 📌💯

If Atiku doesn’t believe in zoning, he should also get A NORTHERN VP. Simple. No southerner should be VP!👍

AMINDA:
In hindsight, it serves Atiku well for Peter Obi to run solo considering that most of Obi's voters would have otherwise voted Tinubu if Obi remained in the ADC. When Elrufai predicted this scenario months ago, it sounded ridiculous but not anymore. That's why Tinubu fearfully has him incarcerated.

H.E Atiku Abubakar will win this election.

The worst case scenario is we should go on the second round Between Atiku and Obi and Atiku will emerge the winner. https://t.co/aEQYyd9z5e pic.twitter.com/NseaSq9K4x

— ADC Vanguard (@ADCVanguard_) May 30, 2026

Most Obi's voters would've voted for Atiku. It won't be much different from 2019. Only a small part of his SW and SS supporters can be convinced to vote for Tinubu considering the economic and security realities.

Primaries can be tense (that's how politics works) but when the dust settles, people rethink and realign.

Apart from Dele Momodu, who else from the South will be ready to do Atiku’s bidding? Amaechi has ruled himself out, Makinde has been declared presidential candidate for APM, who is next? Well, let’s watch things as they unfold.

Atiku should try uncle Dele Momodu or Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo.


Aregbesola can also step down as ADC Secretary to deputize Atiku.

They have numerous options na

That's a good suggestion, or
let him give the slot to that Living in Bondage guy

They should give it to Dele Momodu, he has been shouting on SM, it's now time to test his popularity[/quote]

Kenneth Okonkwo should be his running mate . After all, when the preferable is not available, the available becomes the preferable.

On Tulumbu left balls, I will continue standing gidigbam

Ttalk:
They should give it to Dele Momodu, he has been shouting on SM, it's now time to test his popularity

Okonkwo, the born in bandage man, is also a reasonable candidate for VP

Atiku doesn't need a strong southern candidate as much as he needs more southern candidates cramped in a mushroom. The more crowded they're, the more he smiles at himself gleefully.

They should give Nwa nsuka kenneth Okonkwo .

Amaechi remains there best bet, if they know what they are doing.

AMINDA:
Beer parlour talks. Atiku is in very good standing heading into 2027. Only the politically naïve will think otherwise.

Na only u dey support Atiku.


Sorry sister.

edogu:
Kenneth Okonkwo should be his running mate . After all, when the preferable is not available, the available becomes the preferable.

Yeah that loud mouth should have it

Kanwulia:
If Atiku doesn’t believe in zoning, he should also get A NORTHERN VP. Simple. No southerner should be VP!👍

dey play 🤣🤣 no southerner should be vp as if you won’t accept if you are given, you think emotions Dey politics ? Dey believe post without link

Atiku won’t get 25% in any southern state. In fact, it will be a miracle if he manages to get 10% in any southern state.

Sounds like a good challenge for the incumbent. Let's see how we handle it.

Ameachi will accept deputy.

koxyz:
Amaechi remains there best bet, if they know what they are doing.

But Amaechi said he knows his worth, he can be vice to anybody

Wadoboy:
But Amaechi said he knows his worth, he can be vice to anybody

Trust any politician at your own peril

Ibadanfarmroad:
dey play 🤣🤣 no southerner should be vp as if you won’t accept if you are given, you think emotions Dey politics ? Dey believe post without link

We do not accept.
We have our Northern VP!😍
Is it by force?
We say NO!😀