The former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Akeredolu, has thrown her weight behind Peter Obi as the preferred presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a post shared on her verified 𝕏 handle on Friday, Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu reaffirmed her support for the Obidient Movement, quoting a report that linked her with Obi’s political ambitions and writing simply: “Obi or nothing.”
Her declaration comes amid heightened debate within the ADC, where supporters of Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are said to be jostling for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.
Obi, who recently aligned with the ADC through a broader coalition, has received growing support from his followers, many of whom have called for the presidency to be zoned to the South, with Obi presented as the party’s standard-bearer.
Reacting to rising tensions, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, warned party members and supporters against stoking division.
Speaking during a live 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) Spaces conversation last Saturday, Abdullahi urged party loyalists to avoid preaching division and exceptionality,” that could undermine internal cohesion.
He also addressed proposals for the 2027 elections to be held earlier, possibly in 2026, describing the idea as a double-edged sword.
According to him, while an early election could expose the ADC to unresolved internal grievances, it could also offer a strategic advantage, especially as many Nigerians are dissatisfied with the current administration.
Abdullahi further revealed that he had held consultations with key opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir El-Rufai, in a bid to build unity within the ADC-led coalition.
“These discussions are focused on strengthening the party and ensuring we are well-positioned for the next general elections,” he said.
The ADC is expected to hold its presidential primaries in June, amid increasing pressure to finalise zoning arrangements and manage growing interest from political heavyweights within and outside the party.
