Obi said the issue had gone beyond a personal decision between him and Atiku, stressing that both politicians are candidates of different political parties.

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said any possible alliance between political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections must be negotiated by the parties involved, rather than by individual candidates.

Obi stated this while responding to questions on whether he would step down for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or accept the position of vice president if an alliance is reached between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Democratic Congress (NDC).

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Obi said the issue had gone beyond a personal decision between him and Atiku, stressing that both politicians are candidates of different political parties.

When asked that there is an opportunity for a sort of an alliance, whether he would step down for Atiku Abubakar.