Dominic Alancha, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cautioned that a possible partnership between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar poses a considerable threat to the ruling party’s backing in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Alancha underscored the rising influence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, where Obi and Atiku are key figures, united in their mission to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration. “The prospect of Peter Obi and Atiku joining forces must not be overlooked,” Alancha said. “Together, they command a voter base exceeding 13 to 14 million, which could significantly erode our support.”
Alancha also advised President Tinubu to reconsider retaining the Muslim-Muslim ticket formula, asserting that it would hand the opposition a potent campaign advantage. “Maintaining the Muslim-Muslim ticket is risky; it equips our opponents with a tool to undermine our grassroots support,” he explained.
Highlighting the importance of early strategic planning, Alancha remarked, “Preparation precedes manifestation; if you’re not preparing to succeed, you’re planning to fail.”
He added that while the APC secured roughly eight million votes in the 2023 elections, a united Obi-Atiku front could nearly double that figure, signalling a serious challenge for the ruling party. Alancha concluded that although the current period may seem quiet, the stakes will intensify significantly as the campaigns get underway.
