The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has urged Peter Obi to reject a proposed joint ticket with Atiku Abubakar, citing concerns over Atiku’s past record.

According to reports, Atiku’s camp had proposed a one-term presidency arrangement with Obi as his running mate, but Obi has since declined any such agreement, emphasising his focus on a coalition against bad governance in Nigeria.

In a statement by NDYC National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, the group noted that partnering with Atiku would undermine Obi’s credibility and betray the ideals of the Nigerian youth who rallied behind him in the 2023 elections.

The NDYC stressed that the Nigerian youth demand leaders who exemplify honesty, accountability, and a commitment to progressive change, and that Atiku’s political history does not resonate with the new generation determined to break free from failed leadership.

The group warned that aligning with Atiku would erode Obi’s credibility and compromise the Labour Party’s commitment to offering an alternative to the status quo.

The group noted that the future of Nigeria depends on the choices made today, and leaders are expected to prioritise the will of the people above political expediency.

“The Nigerian youth are no longer willing to tolerate political decisions driven by expediency and compromise. We demand leaders who exemplify honesty, accountability, and a commitment to progressive change. Atiku Abubakar’s political history, spanning decades since 1999, is synonymous with the entrenched political class that has repeatedly failed the nation.”