Former House of Representatives member, Tajudeen Yusuf has dismissed the likelihood of an alliance between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar.
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Speculation about a potential alliance arose after a recent meeting between Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, and Atiku, his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obi previously served as Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 presidential election under the PDP before switching to the LP for the 2023 race.
Despite their past collaboration, Yusuf doubts they will join forces for the 2027 election.
“They have worked together before in 2019. It would not be out of place if they work together again. I am not in their minds, but I don’t see the possibility,” Yusuf said during an appearance on Channels Television’s *Politics Today*.
Yusuf highlighted Atiku’s determination to continue his political career as a key obstacle to an alliance. “After their meeting, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar stated he would continue to contest as long as he’s alive and healthy,” Yusuf noted, interpreting this as a signal that Atiku is not considering stepping aside for Obi.
He believes both men will likely run independently in 2027, making an alliance challenging. Additionally, Yunusa Tanko, a spokesman for the Obi-Datti campaign council in the 2023 election, emphasized that Obi is only interested in a merger aimed at improving the country.
“His Excellency, Peter Gregory is not interested in a merger solely for power. He is focused on a merger that will elevate Nigerians out of poverty, enhance healthcare, provide potable drinking water, and solve the power supply issue,” Tanko said. “He is driven by ideology and a solid program, not just the pursuit of power.”
