A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has said the emerging alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso could shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Arise Television, Ulasi described the collaboration between the two politicians as part of a broader effort to foster national unity.
He said, “The Peter Obi-Kwankwaso effect is part of the gradual process we are building up… building bridges across this country.”
According to him, both figures command strong regional influence.
“Kwankwaso is not a name you throw out in the North. Peter Obi is not a name you throw out in the South,” he added.
Ulasi expressed optimism that the alliance could produce a consensus presidential candidate within the African Democratic Congress.
“If by the grace of God two of them will come together and one of them emerges, we hope,” he said.
The PDP chieftain also weighed in on the issue of power rotation between the North and South.
He noted, “It is an unwritten law, the South normally will have eight years. The North has had eight years under President Muhammadu Buhari, so we have four more years to complete the South eight years.”
However, he acknowledged that zoning is not constitutionally binding.
“The Constitution of Nigeria does not say so… but for the matter of confidence… so that people don’t have to fight between the North and the South,” he said.
Commenting on Atiku Abubakar, Ulasi said that while he has the constitutional right to contest, his ambition may not align with zoning expectations.
“As for Atiku Abubakar, he has the constitutional right to run, but people know that what he is doing is not proper,” he stated.
Ulasi expressed confidence in Obi’s chances of clinching the ADC ticket.
“We feel from what is happening in the country, he has more than a 60% chance of emerging as a candidate of ADC,” he said.
On what Obi should do if he fails to secure the ticket, Ulasi declined to give a definitive answer.
“Only God knows… if he does not succeed and asks me for an opinion, I would give an opinion to him. That stage has not come yet,” he said.
He added that a successful alliance could usher in a new phase of political development in Nigeria.
Ulasi stated, “If successful… we push in a new period of development and process for this country. That is my hope.”
