Former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has claimed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, is set to dump the Labour Party (LP) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Naija News reports that Sheriff, a former National Chairman of the PDP, made this known on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. …CONTINUE READING
Speaking on the chances of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general election, Sheriff downplayed the political power of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi
He stated that they control no state in Nigeria as it stands, insisting that the duo are no longer heavyweights in politics.
He said: “The information available to me is that at any moment from now, Peter Obi will return to the PDP and run as a presidential candidate under the PDP.” Further hinting that the coalition to oust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not succeed.
Speaking on why Peter Obi defeated Tinubu in Lagos in the 2023 presidential election, he said: “There are more Igbo people in Lagos than other tribes. I have lived in Lagos for the majority of my life since I left England in 1980. Lagos is largely occupied by the Igbos.”
Yes, Ali Moudu Sherif is right. Neither Atiku Abubakar nor Amaechi controls a state in Nigeria now. Adamant state government recently stripped Atiku of his traditional title which he has held for many years. However, it will still make no difference if Obi gets PDP ticket. Tinubu would still maintain a significant edge over the coalition, the PDP, NNPP, etc in 2027, God willing. Stephen Yusuf, Ibadan.
Great news from Sherif! I am glad to hear that Obi has made up his mind to return to PDP. As an international bestselling Author on industrialisation, I will design a template for Nigeria industrial revolution during Obi’s Presidency.