Obi spoke while campaigning for the ADC candidate ahead of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). However, ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, cautioned party supporters against inflammatory rhetoric, emphasising the need to prioritise unity. But supporters of former VicePresident Atiku Abubakar have renewed calls for Obi and his followers to consider accepting a running mate role, similar to the 2019 arrangement. However, Obi dismissed such suggestions, telling supporters that he intends to contest the 2027 election as the standard bearer. Urging them to back his preferred candidate in the AMAC poll, Obi said their support is “crucial to his political journey”.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2026 14:41 UTC