2027 Coalition: Peter Obi, Atiku Boarding a Sinking Ship – Bode George Warns
Prominent PDP chieftain, Bode George, has slammed the recent alliance between Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and other opposition figures under the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition, describing it as a misguided move into a “sinking ship.”
Appearing on Channels Television, George expressed dismay over the political heavyweights jumping ship from the PDP, accusing them of being the very architects of the party’s internal crisis.
“Those who created the PDP crisis are now the ones leaving,” George said. “Obi and Atiku aligning with a coalition that’s already floundering is shocking and counterproductive.”
He revealed that the PDP is gearing up for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting where critical decisions, including preparations for the party’s convention, will be discussed. According to him, the PDP remains strong and capable of staging a powerful comeback.
“The Iroko tree has been resurrected,” he declared confidently.
In a separate interview with Arise News, George doubled down on his criticism of Peter Obi’s involvement with the ADC coalition, calling it “confusing” and “disloyal.”
“When I saw Obi there, I was puzzled. What’s he doing in a strange camp? Do you disown your father’s house?” he asked.
He maintained that most of the opposition leaders now embracing ADC were once PDP stalwarts and should return if they genuinely want to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
George highlighted that while PDP had its fair share of challenges, particularly over INEC signatory disputes, it had made substantial progress in resolving them. He urged unity over fragmentation, warning that the current division only serves to empower the incumbent.
“If you want to defeat Bola in 2027, why are you dividing the opposition?” George questioned. “Selfish ambition is driving this, not national interest.”
