{"id":126238,"date":"2026-03-20T06:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126238"},"modified":"2026-03-20T06:51:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:51:57","slug":"2027-obi-unsure-of-adc-presidential-ticket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/2027-obi-unsure-of-adc-presidential-ticket\/","title":{"rendered":"2027: Obi Unsure of ADC Presidential Ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Former presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has admitted uncertainty over securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obi made the remarks on Thursday while speaking to political supporters amid ongoing coalition talks within the opposition, said there are no assurances regarding the party\u2019s ticket, despite growing public expectations around his potential candidacy.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI\u2019ve been asked how certain I am that the ADC will give me the ticket. The truth is, I cannot be sure,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat matters most is our commitment to a shared cause.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The former governor stressed that his focus goes beyond personal ambition, noting that the current political climate requires a collective effort driven by national interest.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to him, the task before the opposition is to build a credible movement anchored on sacrifice, consistency and a genuine desire for change.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reflecting on Nigeria\u2019s situation, Obi expressed deep concern about the country\u2019s trajectory and the consequences of abandoning reform efforts.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI often ask myself how we got here and what could happen if we stop pushing for change,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite speculations about political pressure and internal disagreements within emerging alliances, Obi maintained that he remains resolute.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said no form of intimidation has shaken his commitment to pursuing a better Nigeria.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obi, however, acknowledged the fragile nature of political partnerships, warning that trust remains a major challenge in coalition politics.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe can\u2019t be completely certain that those we\u2019re working with today won\u2019t walk away tomorrow. 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