Former Particular Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Issues, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has outlined what ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi should do to safe the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket in 2027.
Talking in an interview on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed stated Obi would want to recalibrate his political technique to achieve the coalition-backed main of the ADC.
Whereas acknowledging Obi’s prominence as a political determine, Baba-Ahmed famous that his present strategy might fall brief in a aggressive coalition surroundings dominated by seasoned politicians.
“I believe Peter Obi’s individuals and himself are usually not serving to his case,” he stated.
The previous presidential adviser praised Obi’s sturdy public engagement and grassroots attraction, describing him as extremely seen and politically lively throughout the nation.
“I believe he’s probably the most travelled politician I’ve seen in latest instances, and that’s good for him. He tries to remain in contact with the grassroots, which is sweet for him,” Baba-Ahmed stated.
Nevertheless, he cautioned that Obi should recognise the shifting dynamics of the race and the calibre of opponents inside the ADC coalition.
“What he must do now could be to take a seat down along with his individuals and are available to phrases with the truth that he’s now working in opposition to hardline politicians who even have eyes on the identical factor he has his eyes on,” he added.