In a thought-provoking post on X, Arc Uche Rochas (@U_Rochas) sparked discussions about Nigeria’s political future, stating, “Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar on the same ticket wouldn’t need much to win the presidency.”
The statement, shared on May 1, 2025, reflects growing public sentiment about the need for a unified opposition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Here is what he wrote on his official X handle
Obi and Atiku, prominent figures in Nigerian politics, have a history of collaboration. In 2019, they ran together on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket, with Atiku as the presidential candidate and Obi as his running mate, though they lost to then-President Muhammadu Buhari. Fast forward to 2023, the duo parted ways—Obi joined the Labour Party, while Atiku remained with the PDP. Their separate campaigns split the opposition vote, paving the way for Bola Tinubu’s victory with 36.61% of the vote.
Rochas’ comment underscores the potential of a reunited Obi-Atiku ticket to galvanize support amid widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration. However, challenges remain.
Replies to the post highlight skepticism, with users like
@Elvisobie1 noting their past attempt and
@GoldAbon pointing out their individual leadership ambitions as a barrier.
As Nigeria approaches another election cycle, discussions of opposition coalitions are heating up.
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