Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party
(LP), has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic
Congress (ADC).
The ex-Anambra governor announced the decision on Tuesday at
an event held at the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu.
“We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will
begin a rescue journey,” Obi said.
“We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in
2027.
“We still have a one-year window for everyone to go and
verify the schools they attended.
“We do not want to return to court again only to be told it
is a pre-election matter.
“The pre-election process should start now.”
David Mark, national chairman of the ADC, was among the
attendees.
Also present were Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto state
governor; Emeka Ihedioha, former deputy speaker of the House of
Representatives; Ben Obi, senator; Victor Umeh, senator; Tony Nwoye, senator;
Gilbert Nnaji, senator; Enyinnya Abaribe, senator; Sam Egwu, senator; Onyema
Ugochukwu, alongside other lawmakers and dignitaries.
Obi resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on May
25, 2022, saying “recent developments in the party do not support constructive
contributions”.
He joined the LP on May 27, 2022, and contested the 2023
presidential election on the party’s platform — finishing third.
