A prominent figure within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has expressed concerns that a potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi could significantly undermine the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Alancha shared his views during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme aired on Channels Television, where he noted that such a coalition would represent a formidable challenge to the APC’s electoral strength.
According to NewDailyPrime, on 2 July 2025, key opposition leaders, including Atiku, Obi, former Senate President David Mark, as well as former ministers Rauf Aregbesola and Rotimi Amaechi, alongside ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their unified political platform to take on President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming polls.
The move follows widespread criticism of President Tinubu’s administration, particularly regarding the state of the economy, rising inflation, and the increasing cost of living, which have all fuelled public discontent.
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Speaking on the possible implications of an Atiku-Obi ticket, Alancha stated:
“In 2027, the dynamics may not be the same as what happened in 2023. If Peter Obi and Atiku can align, have a consensus amongst themselves and agree on a single ticket, I’m telling you it’s going to deplete our support base because, at the table, they already have over 13 to 14 million votes.”
He added that the alliance would pose a serious threat to the APC’s grassroots support, urging the party and President Tinubu to begin earnest preparations to mitigate any potential fallout.
“It is not too early in the day because preparation precedes manifestation. If you’re not preparing to succeed, then you must have been planning to fail,” Alancha cautioned.
“What we are telling the President, as members of the APC and as citizens in touch with the grassroots, is that there may be quietness now, but when campaigns commence, there are going to be serious issues,” he concluded.
The comments come as the political landscape begins to heat up ahead of the 2027 elections, with various actors realigning in what promises to be a fiercely contested race.
