Former Edo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Adams Oshiomhole, has dismissed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi winning the 2027 presidential election, even if they run on a joint ticket.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Oshiomhole responded to growing speculation that Atiku and Obi may form a political alliance under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the next general election.
He criticised what he described as a “recycling of history,” referring to their previous joint presidential bid in 2019, which ended in defeat to the APC.
“Did Atiku and Obi not run together before and contested against APC? You can throw any number you want to throw, but the point is that when these two ran together, they were loudly defeated by APC,” Oshiomhole stated.
He continued: “They have a history of being defeated together, and they have a history of being defeated apart. They ran together. They were defeated. They ran separately. They were defeated. If they come back together, very good. They will still be defeated.”
The comments come amid discussions within opposition circles about the potential for a united front against President Bola Tinubu in 2027. However, Oshiomhole insisted that such an alliance would not change the outcome, citing the APC’s strong political machinery and track record.
While neither Atiku nor Obi has officially declared their intentions for 2027, their recent public statements and political movements have fuelled speculation about a possible collaboration.
The 2023 general election saw Tinubu emerge victorious, with Atiku and Obi finishing second and third respectively.
