Dr. Umar Ardo, Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, has predicted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will overwhelmingly win the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries if the contest is held.
Speaking on AIT’s Focus Nigeria programme on Friday, Ardo expressed doubt that a consensus candidate would emerge among the top contenders.
“If there is going to be consensus, it means that the contenders will have to step down; it would mean that Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, and others would have to step down for somebody,” he said.
Ardo noted that Peter Obi may personally be willing to step down, but his Obidient Movement would strongly oppose it. He added that Atiku is unlikely to step down despite his support base possibly allowing it.
However, Ardo was emphatic that if all aspirants go into the primaries whether by delegates or direct voting Atiku would emerge victorious.“Atiku will 100 percent win the primaries even if they do it 100 times,” he declared.
The comments come as opposition figures continue realignments within the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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