Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioning the opposition coalition as a major political force ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Announcing the move Thursday on his official X account, Obi described the coalition’s adoption of the ADC platform as a calculated step toward unifying opposition voices and addressing Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic challenges.
“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 as the National Secretary,” Obi posted.
The announcement follows mounting tension within the Labour Party. Just days prior, LP leaders reportedly issued Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to clarify his stance on ongoing coalition discussions. His latest move indicates a clear departure from LP, underscoring his strategic pivot toward broader political collaboration.
“Our commitment is to work together and make sacrifices to ensure that by 2027, Nigeria elects competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that prioritizes citizens’ welfare,” Obi stated.
He added that the decision to join the ADC coalition was not made lightly, calling it both a strategic and moral response to the country’s deepening insecurity and economic hardship.
“No single group can transform Nigeria alone,” Obi said. “To dismantle the systems that perpetuate poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges—even when those bridges are uneasy.”
The coalition’s leadership under prominent political figures like David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola suggests a growing consensus among key opposition voices. With Obi’s backing, the ADC could emerge as a central platform in the 2027 race, posing a direct challenge to incumbent President Bola Tinubu.
