Peter Obi joins ADC, and the move has been warmly welcomed by former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, who described it as a major boost for opposition unity in Nigeria. Obi formally defected from the Labour Party on Wednesday at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu, urging Nigerians and opposition forces to unite under a broad coalition to tackle poverty, disunity, and democratic decline.
Obi criticized the current administration for state capture, economic mismanagement, and the erosion of democratic values, presenting his move as a call for decisive national action. He emphasized the need for a credible alternative capable of addressing Nigeria’s pressing socio-economic challenges.
Reacting via his verified X account, Atiku praised Obi’s decision, calling it a landmark in the country’s political coalition landscape. He said the development signals a stronger, more coordinated opposition capable of challenging for power and delivering good governance.
“Today marks a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in our country, with the official declaration of my brother and associate, Peter Obi, into the African Democratic Congress,” Atiku said. He expressed optimism that Obi’s entry into the ADC would deepen collaboration among opposition figures and energize efforts to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative.
Atiku added that he looks forward to a robust working relationship that will foster a virile opposition, one that could ultimately form a government to bring prosperity and peace to the people. He also highlighted the ADC coalition’s launch as a catalyst for encouraging more Nigerians to align with the party’s political agenda.
The move is widely seen as a strategic realignment of opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the potential to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape by consolidating key opposition actors under a unified platform.
