Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is currently acting as the best campaign manager for the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Oshiomhole made the statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme while reacting to recent political developments involving opposition parties.
According to the former Edo State governor, the APC is not threatened by emerging opposition coalitions, including the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Oshiomhole Reacts To Opposition Coalition
Speaking during the interview, Oshiomhole said Atiku’s recent criticism of opposition politicians appears to be benefiting the APC politically.
He stated that Atiku has been attacking key opposition figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
“You mean that APC would be worried about ADC or NDC? I saw Atiku; he is now our best campaign manager because he is attacking Obi, and I see Obi attacking Amaechi,” Oshiomhole said.
The lawmaker suggested that internal disagreements among opposition leaders could weaken their chances ahead of the next presidential election.
Political Alliances Ahead Of 2027
Atiku and Obi previously contested together during the 2019 presidential election before parting ways ahead of the 2023 polls.
Peter Obi later joined the Labour Party and emerged as the party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 election.
Recent political developments have, however, seen fresh alignments among opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 elections. Reports indicate that Obi recently left the ADC coalition and moved to the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
There are also speculations that Obi may work closely with former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in the next presidential race.
APC Remains Confident
Despite growing political realignments, Oshiomhole insisted that the APC remains confident about its chances in the 2027 elections.
The senator argued that the opposition is currently more focused on internal disagreements than building a united front against the ruling party.
Political observers believe that alliances, defections, and public disagreements among major politicians could shape Nigeria’s political landscape in the coming months.
