
ADC and Obidient Movement unite to challenge APC
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has voiced confidence that the party’s collaboration with the Obidient Movement will unseat the All Progressives Congress. Speaking in Benin, Odigie-Oyegun welcomed the mass defection of Obidient Movement members into the ADC in Edo State. He highlighted the influx as a sign that Nigerian youths are ready to drive change. Leaders of the Obidient Movement and ADC expressed optimism about the coalition's potential to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape.
What we know
- John Odigie-Oyegun believes the ADC and Obidient Movement alliance can dislodge the APC from power.
- The mass defection of Obidient Movement members into the ADC took place in Benin, Edo State.
- The Edo State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Asemota Idiogbe, said the ADC offers the best platform to challenge the APC.
- Idiogbe expressed hope that Peter Obi would be the ADC’s presidential candidate.
- The ADC’s leadership described the party as a “rescue platform” and called for active participation from women and youths.