Tinubu begging Obi, Atiku to step down – will he step down for Any?

As Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race gathers momentum, Peter Obi is at the centre of competing calls over who should lead the opposition. A group aligned with President Bola Tinubu has reportedly resolved to appeal to prominent Igbo leaders to persuade Obi to withdraw and support Tinubu, while supporters of Atiku Abubakar have continued to push for opposition unity behind a single candidate.

But will Obi step down for anyone?

Obi has said that any decision on a possible alliance with Atiku must be negotiated by the political parties involved, rather than decided by the candidates alone. Meanwhile, Obi’s running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged Atiku to withdraw from the race and support the NDC ticket.

With Tinubu seeking re-election and opposition camps divided over who should lead a possible alliance, the big question remains: Will Peter Obi stand firm, negotiate a compromise, or step aside for another candidate?

Watch as we examine the latest political moves, the struggle for opposition unity, and what these developments could mean for the 2027 election.