Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has issued a stark warning to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the party risks sliding into political obscurity if it fails to nominate Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.
In a preview of an interview set to air on Arise Television, Fayose described the former Governor of Anambra State as the “only life” within the ADC, arguing that no other figure in the party possesses comparable nationwide electoral appeal.
Fayose pointed to Obi’s 2023 presidential run under the Labour Party banner as evidence of his unique political traction, which delivered unexpected victories in House of Representatives elections for a previously lesser-known party.
“Peter Obi is the life in ADC. I didn’t say there are no other human beings in ADC; I’m saying others are largely spent forces,” Fayose stated.
He emphasized that Obi’s support transcends party lines, suggesting the politician would command a significant following even if he contested on a relatively unknown platform.
While clarifying that he was not predicting the outcome of the 2027 election, the former governor insisted that the ADC’s fortunes would decline further if it does not present Obi as its flagbearer.
“I’m not saying Obi will win this election. I’m not saying Obi will not win this election, but I’m telling you, even if they don’t field Obi, if ADC fails to field Obi, their case will be worse than their coming together,” Fayose concluded.
The comments inject a new dynamic into the early jostling for position ahead of the 2027 presidential race, highlighting Peter Obi’s continued influence as a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s political landscape.
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