- Peter Obi is expected to officially defect to the ADC ahead of 2027.
- Party insiders say preparations are already underway.
- The declaration is planned for December 31 in Enugu.
- ADC leadership confirms talks are ongoing but no final announcement yet.
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is set to officially announce his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as political consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, party sources have revealed.
A senior official of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja disclosed that Peter Obi has concluded plans to leave the Labour Party and formally align with the ADC coalition.
ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!
According to the source, Obi’s supporters and loyalists have already begun groundwork ahead of the anticipated announcement, which is expected to reshape political alignments going into 2027.
The party official confirmed that Obi recently met with the ADC National Chairman, David Mark, following the party’s earlier request for him to clarify his political future.
“We are aware that Peter Obi is making plans to declare for the ADC on December 31 in Enugu. Although he has not formally informed the party yet, the plans are genuine,” the source said.
Explaining why the declaration is expected to hold in Enugu rather than Anambra State, the official said the choice was symbolic.
READ ALSO: We Will Resume Full Politics by January 2026 — Wike
“Enugu is the political capital of the South-East. Obi is representing the region, not just his state. That likely informed the decision,” he added.
Reacting to the development, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said consultations with Obi were still ongoing and that no official announcement had been made.
“There is no formal declaration yet, but discussions are ongoing,” Abdullahi said.
Peter Obi finished third in the 2023 presidential election behind former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, although he recorded a major political upset by defeating Tinubu in Lagos.
