A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has expressed concern that a potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, could significantly weaken the ruling party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Alancha made the remark on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme.
His comments come in the wake of growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 polls.
On July 2, 2025, opposition leaders including Atiku, Obi, former Senate President David Mark, ex-ministers Rauf Aregbesola and Rotimi Amaechi, as well as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu.
The coalition has repeatedly criticised Tinubu’s government over its handling of the economy, citing rising inflation and the soaring cost of living.
Analysts say the bloc is counting heavily on the combined influence of Atiku and Obi, who together secured more than 12 million votes in the 2023 elections—over four million more than Tinubu’s tally.
Alancha admitted that if both opposition leaders resolve their differences and agree on a joint ticket, it could pose a major threat to the APC’s dominance.
“In 2027, the dynamics may not be the same as what happened in 2023. If Peter Obi and Atiku can align, have a consensus amongst themselves and agree on a single ticket, I’m telling you it’s going to deplete our support base because, at the table, they already have over 13 to 14 million votes,” he warned.
The APC chieftain also urged the ruling party and President Tinubu to take grassroots concerns seriously, noting that many Nigerians remain quietly discontent with the current administration.
“It is not too early in the day because preparation precedes manifestation. If you’re not preparing to succeed, then you must have been planning to fail.
What we are telling the President, as members of the APC and as citizens in touch with the grassroots, is that there may be quietness now, but when campaigns commence, there are going to be serious issues,” Alancha added.
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