As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Peter Obi's ADC presidential dreams may not materialise. The former LP presidential candidate said the decision was a product of deep reflection on the country’s state and the need for urgent action. In July, Dumebi Kachikwu, a chieftain of the ADC and former presidential hopeful, accused opposition politicians of hijacking the party’s structure to support Atiku’s 2027 presidential ambition. Kachikwu alleged that the ADC coalition is skewed in favour of Atiku, advising Obi to reconsider his involvement. Ahead of the 2027 election, ADC coalition member Peter Obi says he is not desperate to be president of Nigeria.