Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has explained why he cannot step down for Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi stated that at this stage, such a decision would involve the political parties, not just the individuals. He made this statement during an interview with Arise Television, where he discussed national issues.

Further details about his reasoning are available from the source. Obi's comments were in response to a question about potentially stepping down for Atiku.

The interview provided insight into Obi's thoughts on the current political landscape.