2027 Presidency: LP Chieftain Speaks On Atiku Allegedly Using Peter Obi To Unseat Tinubu

• A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Comrade Sylvester Edet Okon, has sent a crucial message to the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
• Okon explained the reason ADC should present Peter Obi as its consensus presidential candidate in the 2027 election
• In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Okon reacted to report that Atiku Abubakar is allegedly suing Obi to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Comrade Sylvester Edet Okon, has warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against not zoning the 2027 presidency.

Okon said ADC not zoning the 2027 presidency to the southeast will be a disaster and a total political catastrophe.

He stated this during an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Speaking on the report that former vice president Atiku Abubakar is using Obi to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, he said:

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“I can’t really say anything about this at the moment, but it seems that’s the scenario, but it’s gonna be dead on arrival.

"If the ADC fails to zone their ticket to the Southeast precisely, then the coalition is a failure. But I trust my principal, and I know what he can do. So, let’s just watch out!!

Why ADC should zone 2027 presidency to southeast

The LP chieftain said the ADC should present Obi as its consensus candidate and see President Tinubu defeated in 2027.

Okon said the handwriting on the wall shows that Obi is the man who can deliver victory for the ADC.

“I will consider that a classical disaster. In my opinion, it is of no use throwing the contest open when you have already read the handwriting on the wall.

“Let the coalition unanimously present a consensus candidate by giving the ticket to His Excellency Peter Obi, and that will mark the end of Tinubu's tenure.

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“Anything outside that is a classical disaster and a total political catastrophe.”

Peter Obi still Labour Party member?

Okon said Obi as a LP member is free to associate with the ADDC without becoming a member until he is convinced to do so.

"He is still a member of the Labour Party and will remain so till further notice. He is with the coalition but not a member of the ADC. One can associate without becoming a member until he is finally convinced to become a member."

Obi told to allow Tinubu complete 2nd term

Recall that A faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo called on Peter Obi to jettison any plan to contest in the 2027 presidential election.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction asked Obi to instead support President Tinubu’s second-term bid.

Recently, Obi joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition platform to unseat Preside nt Tinubu in 2027.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal discord as prominent stakeholders clash over Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nasir El-Rufai and other key figures are pushing for a southern candidate, raising concerns about the party’s unity and long-term credibility.

Moves by political heavyweights like Ahmed Datti and Peter Obi hint at a wider strategic realignment among opposition parties as the race heats up.

Source: Legit.ng