Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his unwavering support for the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.
Obi emphasized that the coalition’s guiding principle would be to always put Nigerians first, stressing that the decision to back the ADC was rooted in a shared commitment to deliver competent, compassionate, and people-focused leadership.
Speaking during a strategic engagement with coalition leaders, Obi said, “This movement is not about personal ambition, but about rescuing Nigeria from the grip of bad governance. The ADC provides a structure that reflects the values of transparency, unity, and service.”
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, the former Anambra governor said the coalition’s decision to unite under the ADC was not taken lightly, but came after “deep reflection” on Nigeria’s current state 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 Election with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola serving as the National Secretary.
Obi wrote, ”Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Election with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola serving as the National Secretary.
“Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Election, ensuring that Nigeria gets a competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that will prioritise the nation’s future by putting the welfare of Nigerians first.”
Obi emphasised the importance 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.”
The coalition, comprising key political figures including 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.
At the event, former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola were named interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, respectively, as the coalition gears up to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
