Political analyst predicts Atiku to pick South-East running mate for 2027

Political analyst Summer Sambo says indications suggest ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar will choose his running mate from the South-East for the 2027 general elections. Sambo made this prediction on Monday during an interview on Arise Television's 'Morning Show.'

According to the analyst, the South-East has consistently been Atiku's political base in Southern Nigeria, noting his previous selections: Peter Obi in 2019 and Okowa in 2023. This pattern suggests a strategic move to potentially reduce Peter Obi's influence in the region.

Atiku officially emerged as ADC's presidential candidate after defeating former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party's primary elections.

This political development comes as Nigeria's 2027 general elections approach, with party formations and coalition strategies taking shape across the country. The selection of running mates from specific regions often carries significant weight in Nigerian politics, particularly in balancing regional interests and securing electoral advantages.

What strategic implications might this have for other parties' vice-presidential selections in the South-East region?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/01/2027-atiku-likely-to-pick-running-mate-from-south-east-sambo/