Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, has pledged his unwavering support for the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the opposition coalition’s official platform for the 2027 general elections.
Obi stressed that the coalition would prioritize Nigerians, noting that the decision to support the ADC was based on a shared commitment to providing effective, empathetic, and people-centered leadership.
Obi told coalition leaders during a strategic meeting that the movement’s goal is to save Nigeria from poor governance, emphasizing that the ADC represents values of transparency, unity, and service, rather than personal ambition.
“Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Elections, ensuring that Nigeria gets a competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that will prioritise the nation’s future by putting the welfare of Nigerians first.”
Obi stressed that no single group can bring about change in Nigeria, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts among opposition forces.
“To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges, not walls, even when those bridges are uneasy.”
According to Savannah Newsnow, a coalition of key political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi, and other opposition leaders, officially launched the ADC as its new platform on Wednesday at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
Former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola have been appointed as interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, respectively, as the party prepares to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The former governor of Anambra stated on his X handle Thursday that the coalition’s decision to merge under the ADC was made with careful consideration, following profound reflection on Nigeria’s current situation and the pressing need for change.
Obi wrote, ”Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola serving as the National Secretary.
Obi wrote, ”Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola serving as the National Secretary.
