- He expressed doubts about Peter Obi’s chances of gaining significant support in northern Nigeria
- it would take an extraordinary political shift for the former Anambra State governor to secure even a modest percentage of votes
- Obi has indicated interest in another presidential run
Senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Matthew Ashimolowo, has expressed doubts about Peter Obi’s chances of gaining significant support in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ashimolowo made the remarks during an interview on Outside the Box, where he argued that deep-seated national divisions could limit Obi’s electoral appeal in the region.
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According to the cleric, it would take an extraordinary political shift for the former Anambra State governor to secure even a modest percentage of votes across core northern states.
Peter Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Labour Party, finished third but gained strong backing from youths and urban voters nationwide.
With preparations for the next election gradually taking shape, Obi has indicated interest in another presidential run, though his political platform remains uncertain.
He is currently associated with a broader opposition coalition that has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its base, alongside figures such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
However, questions persist over zoning arrangements and internal alignment within the coalition, as Obi has yet to formally register with the ADC.
Party spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi recently acknowledged the challenges of harmonising multiple presidential ambitions but insisted the party remains focused on building nationwide structures ahead of future contests.
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