APC confident as Peter Obi joins ADC, opposition reshuffles
The All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, expressing certainty about victory. Meanwhile, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has left the Labour Party to join the African Democratic Congress, calling for a united opposition to challenge the ruling party. The move has sparked reactions from key political figures and parties. Prominent politicians, including Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, have also declared their intentions to contest in the upcoming election under the ADC.
What we know
- Peter Obi announced his defection to the ADC at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu, urging opposition groups to form a broad coalition.
- Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi confirmed their presidential ambitions for 2027 under the ADC, increasing the number of aspirants.
- The Labour Party described Obi’s exit as a “liberation” and claimed it had parted ways with him and his supporters since September 2024.
- Presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga and APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru criticised Obi, questioning his consistency and leadership credentials.
- The ADC and its leaders welcomed Obi’s entry, describing it as a strategic move to strengthen the opposition against the APC.
