A political analyst and communications scholar, Abiodun Adeniyi, has suggested that former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may reconsider his involvement in the African Democratic Party (ADC) coalition if he fails to secure the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.
Adeniyi made the remarks amid ongoing public discussions following Obi’s recent political alignment with the ADC, which has fueled speculation about possible power-sharing arrangements within the emerging opposition coalition.
According to information gathered by NaijaViralHQ, some political observers had speculated that Obi might accept a vice-presidential position should the ADC settle on another leading figure as its presidential candidate.
However, Obi’s media team has repeatedly dismissed such claims, insisting that no agreement has been reached on a running-mate arrangement.
The speculation has also generated mixed reactions among Obi’s supporters, with some expressing concerns that accepting a secondary role could weaken the political momentum he built during the 2023 election cycle.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television’s Prime Time programme, Adeniyi said Obi’s political history suggests he is unlikely to remain in any arrangement that does not place him in the leading position.
“Peter Obi has taken similar decisions in the past,” Adeniyi said. “Given the public support, credibility and political capital he has built, it would be difficult to see him willingly playing a secondary role. If he does not emerge as the presidential candidate, it would not be surprising if he steps aside.”
The analyst added that Obi’s political brand has largely been built around leadership and reform, which may not align with a subordinate position within a coalition.
Adeniyi, however, expressed cautious optimism about the ADC’s ability to manage internal competition, noting that the party’s interim leadership under former Senate President David Mark could play a stabilising role.
He said the credibility of the ADC as a serious opposition platform ahead of 2027 would depend on how effectively it balances ambition, internal discipline, and consensus-building among its key figures.
“If the party truly wants to position itself as a viable alternative, there must be restraint, compromise and a willingness to prioritise the broader goal over personal ambition,” Adeniyi added.
As political realignments continue ahead of the next general election, analysts say the decisions taken by major political figures in the coming months will significantly shape the strength and direction of the opposition landscape.
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