Baba-Ahmed Criticizes Obi Leadership, Predicts Northern Opposition in 2027
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- •Datti Baba-Ahmed made his statement on May 5, 2026, regarding northern Nigeria's stance on the 2027 election.
- •Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso both quit the opposition coalition in early May 2026.
- •The ruling APC party waived screening for Bola Tinubu's candidacy on May 6, 2026.
- •The opposition coalition fractured significantly in May 2026, affecting election dynamics.
- •Political analysts note increased uncertainty about opposition unity ahead of the 2027 election.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If northern political leaders rally behind a single opposition candidate other than Obi or Kwankwaso the opposition could consolidate support and present a stronger challenge to the APC, increasing electoral competitiveness.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)2027: Ensuring Hamzat Clinches APC Guber Ticket in LagosAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Who is after Obi, Kwankwaso again?, By Azu IshiekweneAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)APC waives Tinubu screening, mocks opposition’s divisions ahead of 2027AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Datti Baba-Ahmed: North Unlikely to Back Obi, Kwankwaso in 2027