Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has asserted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition will always prioritise the interests of Nigerians in all its decisions.
Obi reaffirmed his support for adopting the ADC as the coalition platform in preparation for the 2027 general elections, aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu. He expressed that this move stems from a commitment to provide competent and compassionate leadership for Nigeria.
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, the former Anambra governor indicated that the coalition’s decision to unite under the ADC was not made lightly. It followed “deep reflection” on the current state of Nigeria and the urgent need for a new direction.
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 as the National Secretary.
“Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Elections, ensuring that Nigeria receives competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that prioritises the welfare of Nigerians.”
He highlighted the significance of collaboration among opposition forces, stating, “No one 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.”
PUNCH Online previously reported that the coalition, which includes key political figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi, and other opposition leaders, formally unveiled the ADC as its new platform on Wednesday at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
During the event, former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola were appointed interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, respectively, as the coalition prepares to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
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