Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, must accept that it will be hard to secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress because of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s interest in the same position.
Baba-Ahmed said this in a television interview this Thursday saying Atiku currently enjoys a clear advantage within a convention-based primary system, due to his long experience in party politics and deep understanding of internal democratic processes.
Baba-Ahmed argued that while Obi remains a strong political figure, his current strategy may not be sufficient in a competitive coalition environment dominated by seasoned political actors.
He acknowledged Obi’s strong public engagement and grassroots appeal, describing him as highly visible and politically active nationwide but he cautioned that Obi must recognize the changing dynamics of the race and the calibre of politicians he is now competing against.
Baba-Ahmed further advised Obi to emulate Atiku’s approach to managing supporters and internal party tensions, especially in avoiding public confrontations.
