2027: Ex-Ondo First Lady Betty Akeredolu Backs Peter Obi for ADC Presidential Ticket

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu, has voiced her support for former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as the presidential candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Anyawu-Akeredolu expressed her stance in a post on her verified X account on Friday. Quoting a report citing her endorsement of Obi and the Obidient Movement, she wrote succinctly: “Obi or nothing.”

Her declaration comes amid an ongoing debate between members of the Obidient Movement and supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over who should secure the ADC’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.

Since joining the ADC, Obi has seen his supporters intensify calls for the party to zone its presidential ticket to the South and present him as its flagbearer.

Meanwhile, the ADC leadership has urged supporters of aspirants to refrain from promoting division within the party ahead of its June primaries.

Speaking during a live audio session on X in Abuja on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, cautioned against what he described as “preaching division and exceptionality” within the coalition.

He also addressed proposals to hold the 2027 general elections in 2026, describing such a move as a “double-edged sword” for the party.

According to Abdullahi, an early election could pose internal challenges, particularly in managing post-primary grievances, making it difficult for the ADC to heal internal rifts if the timetable is brought forward.

However, he added that an early poll could also benefit the party, arguing that widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration might work in the ADC’s favour.

Abdullahi further revealed that he had held discussions with key figures within the opposition coalition, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai, focusing on the need to strengthen party unity ahead of the next general elections.

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