By George OPARA
Frontline African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 presidential candidate of the party will emerge through the consensus option.
The former vice president of Nigeria also said the 2027 presidential election will be the final phase of his long political career, insisting he would not seek further electoral office beyond this forthcoming election cycle.
Atiku, however, said he would support whoever emerges as the winner of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries later in the year.
Asked whether he would quit presidential contest at the end of 2027 election cycle, he said, “Certainly yes, the stakes are higher because I believe that will be my last outing.”
In an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, Atiku said, “The first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t work out, then we will go for primary elections. But I will support anybody who emerges.”
When grilled, he asserted that he would willingness step aside if another candidate emerges through a consensus or electoral process within the coalition.
“I will step aside for any winner,” he said, adding when asked specifically about Peter Obi, “Of course, if he is a contender, why not?”
When pressed to confirm the finality of his decision, he responded firmly, “That’s incontrovertible.”
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