The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his 2027 presidential ambition and rally behind Labour Party leader Peter Obi. <\/p>\n
Speaking on the fragmentation of opposition alliances and rising regional anxieties, Gana argued that defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) requires a selfless recalibration of leadership. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf I were Atiku, I would tell Obi: \u2018Go for the Presidency! I will fully support you for the sake of Nigerians,\u2019\u201d Gana declared, urging unity over personal ambition. <\/p>\n
Gana\u2019s remarks underscore the urgent need for a consolidated front to avoid another electoral setback. <\/p>\n
By spotlighting Obi\u2019s grassroots momentum, Gana validates the perception that Obi commands broader demographic resonance. The call intensifies scrutiny on Atiku\u2019s coalition-building efforts, which have already faced setbacks over regional balancing and running mate disputes. <\/p>\n
Gana\u2019s stance highlights a widening divide between PDP veterans and reformist voices pushing for a new opposition strategy. <\/p>\n
Analysts see Gana\u2019s intervention as a pivotal moment in shaping opposition negotiations. While Atiku has sought to build alliances through the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other blocs, Gana\u2019s endorsement of Obi signals that influential elites may prefer a coalition centered on Obi\u2019s candidacy. <\/p>\n
Whether Atiku concedes or presses forward with his multi-party roadmap remains one of the defining questions of the 2027 political season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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