Forge Alliances! - Adeyanju Gives Strategies to Peter Obi for Outsmarting Atiku in Coalition Selection
In the wake of Atiku Abubakar's official resignation from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), political strategist and activist Deji Adeyanju has offered advice to former presidential candidate Peter Obi on how to challenge Atiku's bid for the opposition coalition's presidential ticket.
Adeyanju suggests that Obi should focus on forming alliances with northern key stakeholders within the coalition. This could involve partnering with influential figures or groups to build a stronger support base against Atiku.
The strategist also emphasises the importance of hard work and proactivity. He argues that Atiku's nomination should not be seen as an easy route, but rather as a challenge that requires diligent effort to build alliances and secure votes.
Moreover, Adeyanju encourages Obi to leverage past political lessons to outmaneuver Atiku. He points to the 2022 PDP primaries where Nyesom Wike nearly defeated Atiku as an example of Atiku's vulnerabilities. By focusing on such incidents, Obi could gain an advantage in the upcoming primary elections.
Adeyanju also advises Obi to adapt to the dynamics of coalition politics. This means engaging in strategic negotiations and building support within the coalition rather than relying on existing popularity.
Meanwhile, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State believes that Atiku's exit from the PDP will not make any significant impact on the party. On the other hand, former Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has suggested that Peter Obi should return to the PDP following Atiku's resignation.
Peter Obi has not yet commented on Adeyanju's advice, but it is clear that the race for the opposition coalition's presidential ticket is heating up. As the primary elections approach, it will be interesting to see how the candidates, including Atiku and Obi, navigate the political landscape to secure the coveted position.
- In the nuanced landscape of Nigerian politics, particularly the upcoming opposition coalition's presidential election, political analyst Deji Adeyanju advises Peter Obi to form alliances with key northern stakeholders within the coalition to counter bid against Atiku Abubakar.
- Adeyanju, emphasizing the need for hard work and strategy, encourages Obi to learn from past political lessons, specifically the 2022 PDP primaries where Nyesom Wike nearly defeated Atiku, to outmaneuver his adversary in the upcoming primary elections.
- The strategist also underscores the importance of adapting to the intricacies of coalition politics, suggesting that Obi should prioritize strategic negotiations and building support within the coalition, rather than relying solely on his popularity.
- As the race heats up, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State remains skeptical about Atiku's exit from the PDP, while former Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State advocates for Peter Obi's return to the PDP following Atiku's resignation.
- With the approaching primary elections, the political landscape is set for a fascinating contest as candidates, including Atiku and Obi, navigate their respective strategies to secure the coveted position, adding another layer to Naija's general news, policy-and-legislation, and war-and-conflicts discourse.
