Obi-Kwankwaso ticket seen as strong contender for presidency
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, believes that a joint presidential ticket featuring Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso would have a much higher chance of winning the 2027 presidential election than if they ran separately. He shared these views during an interview, emphasizing that the pair together could outperform other leading candidates. Lawal also commented on the prospects of Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, suggesting that their chances are lower. His remarks follow his fallout with Atiku and his resignation from the African Democratic Congress.
Key takeaways
- Babachir Lawal stated that an Obi-Kwankwaso ticket would have a 70% chance of winning the 2027 presidential election.
- He predicted that Bola Tinubu would have a 50% chance, while Atiku Abubakar would lose.
- Lawal emphasized that running separately would be disastrous for Obi and Kwankwaso.
- He reiterated his belief that Atiku would not win the 2027 election.
- Lawal’s comments come after his fallout with Atiku and his resignation from the African Democratic Congress, citing alleged irregularities in the party’s presidential primary.
