
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed claims that he refused to work with African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. According to Obi, he was never in a political party where he was offered the opportunity to become Atiku's running mate and declined. The statement addresses speculation about a possible alliance between the two opposition figures as preparations for the 2027 presidential race begin to take shape.
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