Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress will emerge through the consensus option.
This is just as he stated that the 2027 presidential election will mark the final chapter of his long political career, stating unequivocally that he will not seek office beyond the next election cycle.
The ex-vice president also expressed willingness to support whoever emerges as the winner of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries later in the year.
Speaking during 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.”
The ADC chieftain hinted at his willingness to 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?”
Responding to a question on whether he would quit the political stage after 2027, he said, “Certainly yes, the stakes are higher because I believe that will be my last outing.”
