- ‘I Will Challenge Electoral Act 2026 In Court’ – Peter Obi
- He urges INEC to remain neutral.
- ADC launches membership registration in Anambra.
Former presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has announced plans to challenge aspects of the recently passed Electoral Act 2026 in court, expressing concerns that certain provisions could affect the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
Obi made this known in Awka during the launch of the membership mobilisation, registration, and revalidation exercise of the African Democratic Congress in Anambra State.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Labour Party presidential candidate explained that some sections of the new electoral law might influence the electoral process, making it necessary for the courts to interpret the provisions ahead of the next general elections.
According to him, legal action would soon be taken to seek clarification and ensure that the law does not undermine transparency in future elections.
Obi also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain neutral and avoid interference in the internal affairs of political parties.
“A referee does not determine the rules, choices, or line-up of players in teams or clubs,” Obi said, stressing that the electoral body should focus strictly on its constitutional responsibility of organising free, fair, and credible elections.
During the event, Obi encouraged members and supporters of the African Democratic Congress across Anambra State to register in their respective wards and mobilise more people to join the party as preparations for future elections continue. Chairman of the occasion, Ndii Obi, said the ADC would provide a platform where members could actively participate in party activities and decision-making processes. He called on supporters to work collectively to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming elections. The Chairman of the ADC Registration Committee in Anambra State, Ben Nwosu, described the exercise as part of efforts to expand the party’s grassroots presence across the state.
According to him, the first batch of membership cards would soon be distributed across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State. Also speaking at the event, the National Organising Secretary of the party, Chinedu Idigo, said the membership registration exercise would be conducted both online and manually.
He advised prospective members to complete the online registration before collecting their membership cards at designated centres, adding that the party intends to adopt a direct primary system for selecting candidates. In his remarks, the ADC candidate in the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election, John Nwosu, described the event as a major step toward strengthening the party’s political structure.
Similarly, the Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, described the gathering as significant and reaffirmed his support for Obi’s political ambitions.
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