The former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar has indicated that he is likely to throw his weight behind his Labour Party counterpart in the last election, Peter Obi in 2027.

Atiku who is presently in talk of possible merger with some opposition political parties, said he will not hesitate to support Obi in the next election if the party picks the former Anambra Governor. According to The Sun, Atiku gave the hint in an interview with BBC Hausa Service.

Recall that Obi and Atiku recently met behind closed doors, raising speculations about a merger of some opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Atiku confirmed the idea by opposition parties coming together to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the 2027 election. He said, “We can merge to achieve a common goal. So, it’s possible and nothing can stop it if we so wish to achieve that. If the new party decides that it’s the turn of the South-East and Peter Obi is chosen, I won’t hesitate to support him.

“I have said repeatedly and I even said it before the 2023 general elections that if PDP decides to zone the Presidential ticket to the South or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it.

“As long as it is the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested the 2023 Presidential ticket because it was thrown open to all members of the party.”

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