Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have denied making any power-sharing agreement ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
A recent report claimed Atiku offered Obi the vice-presidential slot and pledged to serve only one term if elected.
The report said both men allegedly discussed this proposal during a private meeting earlier this year in the United Kingdom.
It also claimed Obi had begun rallying his loyalists to support the planned alliance. On Monday, Obi dismissed the claims and accused those spreading them of pushing selfish political interests.
He stated clearly that he had not agreed to serve as anyone’s deputy.
Obi, who ran as Atiku’s running mate in 2019, emphasized his commitment to good governance and national development. He made this statement during a visit to the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa. During the visit, Obi donated ₦20 million to support the diocese’s hospital and school.
Atiku speaking through his media aide, Paul Ibe denied the report and described it as false and misleading and warned the public against baseless speculation.
He said he, Obi, and other coalition members are still in the early stages of forming a credible alternative for Nigerians.
Atiku emphasized that they have not discussed power-sharing or political positions. He explained that jumping to such conclusions puts personal ambition ahead of national interest.
Ibe noted that the coalition process has made progress but remains focused on building a strong platform, not distributing positions adding that speculation harms the purpose and momentum of their collective effort.
Obi also clarified his role in the coalition, stating that he joined to fight poverty, hunger, and ill health. He said he does not view politics as a quest for position but as a duty to improve lives.
Obi mentioned that he had just returned from Rome and would keep focusing on education and national development urging leaders and citizens to prioritize issues like education over empty political talk.
