Lauretta Onochie: Tinubu’s Re-election Would Be Easier if Atiku Steps Down for Peter Obi in 2027
In an unexpected turn of events, Lauretta Onochie, a former Media Aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed her hope on Saturday for former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to step down for his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Onochie speculated that Atiku's decision to step down for Obi could potentially pave the way for an easier re-election bid for President Bola Tinubu.
On X platform, Onochie penned, “Oh Almighty, I humbly beseech you to guide Atiku in stepping down for Obi, thus ensuring a smoother path for the re-election of APC in 2027.
“I refrain from making frequent requests as I trust in your unwavering providence. I am grateful for your timely responses to my prayers.”
Atiku himself recently hi...