Rival factions aligned with Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, and Aregbesola clash over 2027 ambitions.

‎The ADC is facing a deep internal crisis as key figure Atiku Abubakar Atiku, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, and Peter Gregory Obi ’s supporters—take conflicting positions ahead of 2027. Atiku Abubakar has firmly stated he won’t step down for any consensus candidate, worsening divisions within the party.