I’ll Withdraw Support If You Ally With Atiku or Others - Supporter Warns Peter Obi

 

A passionate supporter of Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has issued an open letter warning that he will withdraw his support if Obi enters any coalition that doesn’t present him as the leading presidential candidate in the 2027 election especially if it includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

The letter, posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @PureMinD, outlined deep concerns over potential political alliances ahead of the next general election. The supporter, who played an active role during Obi’s 2023 campaign, emphasized his loyalty was not unconditional.

In his statement, he wrote:

“I am writing to inform you ahead of my decision to withdraw my support if you ever join a coalition with Atiku Abubakar as Vice President or any coalition that will not see you as the presidential candidate.”

 

He backed his message by listing six major contributions he made during the 2023 election period in support of Obi’s candidacy:

1. Personally financed buses to mobilize young people for campaign rallies.

2. Printed campaign materials and covered expenses for food and drinks at events.

3. Spent substantial amounts—running into hundreds of thousands of naira—to resolve potential disruptions during the election.

4. Protected a Labour Party polling agent from physical assault.

5. Promoted Obi consistently across social platforms, even rejecting offers from rival parties.

6. Withstood threats and social backlash as a Yoruba man openly supporting Obi in an APC-dominated environment.

The supporter also criticized any suggestion of Obi accepting a running mate position, especially under Atiku, who he described as having remained politically inactive and distant since the 2023 elections.

He expressed that Peter Obi's relatability, integrity, and commitment to national development are qualities that set him apart, particularly among the youth. According to him, compromising on the 2027 ticket would betray the trust and sacrifices of millions of Nigerians who supported Obi in the last election.

“Come 2027, many new young voters will be eligible. If you contest, we will be there for you. But if you step down for anyone else, you’ve lost me and millions of others,” he concluded.

 

Reactions from Nigerians

The post quickly went viral, sparking intense debate in the comment section. While some echoed his sentiments, others cautioned against emotional politics and called for broader strategy in opposing the current administration.

Here are some of the public reactions:

• @oppressed_iam: “We are more than 30 million behind you, brother. A coalition is fine, but if Obi isn’t the head, it’s dead on arrival. What we need now is a coalition of Nigerians against hunger and for electoral reform—where if you rig, you pay.”

• @DonNwankwo1: “Who even cares? Most of the responses are from Yoruba folks being tribal. Take your support elsewhere.”

• @kingBuchyk: “I agree with you, but emotions won’t win this battle. To defeat Tinubu, we need hard political strategy.”

• @bankeyys: “This was exactly my experience. I even monitored who my parents voted for before giving them financial support. I'm already preparing to support Obi in 2027—financially and otherwise.”

• @AdekunleOderind: “Well articulated. Any coalition involving people who represent the old system of corruption is unacceptable.”

• @ChumaOrji3: “Bro, I did even more than you. I've been harassed ever since. But my focus is ending bad governance, not personalities. If it's Obi, Atiku, or even El-Rufai, I don't care—so long as Nigeria gets better.”

This unfolding public sentiment signals the importance of Obi’s next political moves and the high expectations of his core supporters, many of whom see him not just as a politician but as a symbol of hope for reform.