- He also criticised the Federal Government’s tax reform agenda, describing it as unfriendly to ordinary Nigerians
- The former Anambra State governor also issued a stern warning against electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 polls
- Obi described the move as a defining moment, saying it marked the beginning of a determined effort to reclaim Nigeria’s democracy
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, has formally pitched his political tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside several prominent leaders from the South-East.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the declaration was made on Wednesday in Enugu, the Enugu State capital, where the political heavyweights converged after what they described as months of wide-ranging consultations aimed at building a united opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The leaders said their decision to align with the ADC was driven by a collective resolve to work with like-minded opposition figures across the country to rescue Nigeria from what they termed years of poor governance under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Among the dignitaries present at the event were former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha; Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Gilbert Nnaji, Ben Obi and Sam Egwu; Chief Onyema Ugochukwu; Enyinnaya Abaribe, as well as several serving and former members of the National Assembly.
Also in attendance were national leaders of the ADC and political figures from other regions, including former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark; ex-Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal; former governors from the South-East; and other party stakeholders.
Addressing the gathering, Obi described the move as a defining moment, saying it marked the beginning of a determined effort to reclaim Nigeria’s democracy and reposition the country for inclusive socio-economic development.
He said the decision to end 2025 with a united front was deliberate, expressing optimism that 2026 would signal the start of a coordinated struggle to rebuild the nation and restore public confidence in governance.
Obi accused elements within the political system of undermining democracy through intimidation and manipulation, vowing that the opposition would no longer tolerate actions capable of weakening democratic institutions.
The former Anambra State governor also issued a stern warning against electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 polls, insisting that the opposition would lawfully resist any attempt to subvert the will of the people.
He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold its mandate by enforcing electoral rules strictly, including clear eligibility requirements for candidates, stressing that controversies surrounding educational qualifications must be conclusively addressed before the next election cycle.
Obi further emphasised the need for unity among opposition parties, noting that only competent and credible leadership could reverse the deepening divisions and economic challenges facing the country.
He also criticised the Federal Government’s tax reform agenda, describing it as unfriendly to ordinary Nigerians and harmful to economic growth.
The ADC has recently attracted several influential politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai, a development widely seen as setting the stage for an intense political contest against the APC in the 2027 general elections.
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