2027: ADC's fate sealed if Obi fails to secure party's presidential nomination, warns Fayose

Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may disintegrate before the 2027 presidential election if Peter Obi is unable to secure the party's ticket.

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Fayose made this statement during an interview with Channels Television on the sidelines of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention in Abuja, where he was assessing the emerging political alignments ahead of the next general polls.

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According to Fayose, the absence of Obi on the ADC ballot would mark the end of the party, saying "If Obi is not on the ballot of ADC, that is the end of ADC.

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Fayose described Obi as a "fantastic" individual and acknowledged his influence in the 2023 elections, but expressed doubts about his chances of winning the presidency in 2027, stating "Obi is a good, fantastic guy, but to become president at this time is difficult."

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Fayose also questioned whether Obi would accept a running mate position, given the internal dynamics within opposition parties, asking "Today, Kwankwaso has returned to the party, Atiku will get the ticket, will Obi go back to be a vice presidential candidate?"

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Fayose ruled out the possibility of Obi returning to the Labour Party, citing internal divisions, saying "That is impossible; there is a wedge everywhere."

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Reflecting on the 2023 elections, Fayose argued that Obi's performance was driven more by his personal appeal than the party structure, stating "PDP is not Obi, Obi did not ride on the strength of his party."

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Fayose added that Obi's personal influence would be felt regardless of the party he joins, saying "If Obi goes to Accord now, he will make some impact more than ADC, we are talking about a person."

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The PDP National Convention is currently underway in Abuja, with over 2,000 delegates participating, and Chairman of the convention planning committee, Okezie Ikpeazu, said 2,503 delegates were expected.

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Ikpeazu noted that reconciliation efforts would continue despite internal disagreements within the party.