Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may struggle to perform strongly in the upcoming presidential election if Peter Obi is not included as its presidential candidate. Fayose’s statement is rooted in the belief that Obi’s popularity and mass appeal could significantly boost the opposition’s chances against dominant parties; without his name on the ballot, Fayose said, ADC’s electoral prospects could be weakened. While direct comments from Fayose on this specific point are circulating on social media and commentary threads, analysts see the broader political context as one of shifting alliances and opposition realignments as parties prepare for the 2027 polls.