…says the decision to unite under the ADC was made after deep reflection on Nigeria’s current state.
The iNews Times reports that the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, emphasizing that the party will prioritize Nigerians’ welfare in all its decisions.
The party was formally adopted as the coalition’s platform for the 2027 general elections, with Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola appointed as interim National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, explained that the decision to unite under the ADC was made after deep reflection on Nigeria’s current state and the urgent need for a new direction.
He emphasized the importance of collaboration among opposition forces, stating that no single group can change Nigeria alone.
“To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges, not walls, even when those bridges are uneasy,” he said.
The coalition, comprising key political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi, and other opposition leaders, aims to provide competent and compassionate leadership for Nigeria.
Obi said, “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 prioritize the nation’s future by putting the welfare of Nigerians first.”
The ADC coalition’s vision is to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 and provide a new direction for Nigeria.
Obi’s support for the coalition is seen as a significant development in the country’s political landscape, with many Nigerians eagerly awaiting the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
The iNews Times recalls that Peter Obi had submitted a proposal to the opposition coalition, pledging to serve only a single term if adopted as the coalition’s consensus candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
His proposal has reportedly received strong backing within the ranks of the opposition, with many viewing it as a compromise that could break the lingering deadlock between Northern and Southern blocs in the coalition.
