By Tony Okafor, Awka
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his willingness to step down for Peter Obi if that is the consensus.
Atiku also vowed that if the former Anambra State governor emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2027, he would support him in the general elections.
The former VP stated this during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday evening, where he was asked directly whether he would step aside if Obi wins the ADC presidential primary.
Atiku and Peter Obi are regarded as the front-runners for the ADC presidential ticket.
Others, such as Rabiu Kwankwaso and Rotimi Amaechi, are also believed to be in the running for the party’s ticket.
When asked if he would step down for Obi if the former Labour Party presidential candidate secures the ADC ticket, Atiku said, “Yes, I will step aside for any winner.”
Asked if “any winner” includes Peter Obi, Atiku replied, “Of course, if he is a contender, why not?”
Further asked whether it would not be difficult for him to do so, since Obi was his former vice-presidential running mate, Atiku said, “What is difficult there?
It is democracy. It is either you go through consensus or you go through election. You emerge through consensus or through the electoral process.”
