FAYOSE PREDICTS ADC’S END IF OBI FAILS TO SECURE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL TICKET

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By ‘Sefiu Ajape

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has predicted a bleak future for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if Peter Obi fails to secure the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 election.

Speaking to Channels Television on the sidelines of the PDP National Convention, Fayose described Obi, a former two-term governor of Anambra State, as a great individual.

He noted that Obi’s influence played a significant role in the 2023 general elections but argued that the same momentum may not be replicated in 2027.

“If Obi is not on the ballot of ADC, that is the end of ADC. It looks like that now that Obi will not (be on the ballot),” Fayose said.

“Today, Kwankwaso has returned to the party. Atiku will get the ticket. Will Obi go back to be a vice presidential candidate?”

Fayose also dismissed the possibility of Obi returning to the Labour Party.

“That is impossible; there is a wedge everywhere. Obi is a good, fantastic guy, but to become president at this time is difficult,” the former governor stated.

Obi, a former Anambra State governor, is among the contenders for the ADC presidential ticket. He left the PDP on May 25, 2022, and joined the Labour Party, where he emerged as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections.

He later lost to President Bola Tinubu, finishing behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.

Reacting to Obi’s performance in 2023, Fayose said, “PDP is not Obi. Obi did not ride on the strength of his party.

“If Obi goes to Accord now, he will make some impact more than ADC. We are talking about a person,” he added.