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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi joins African Democratic Congress (ADC).
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Obi urges Nigerians and opposition forces to unite against “poverty, disunity, and democratic decline.”
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Criticizes current leadership for economic mismanagement, insecurity, and divisive politics; stresses electoral reforms for 2027.
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling on opposition forces to form a broad coalition to rescue Nigeria from economic hardship and political disunity.
Obi announced his defection on Wednesday at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, during a New Year address, accusing the current government of state capture, poor economic management, and erosion of democratic values.
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“This decision is guided solely by patriotism and national interest,” Obi said. “I call on my political associates, the Obidient Movement, and opposition leaders nationwide to join this broad national coalition under the ADC. History will not forgive silence in moments of national peril.”
Obi described Nigeria as being in severe distress, citing over 130 million citizens living in multidimensional poverty and more than 80 million unemployed youths.
He rejected claims that the crisis was inevitable, arguing leadership failure and systemic exploitation of ethnic and religious divisions are responsible.
He also criticized recent tax reforms as anti-people and economically counterproductive, warning that policies founded on forgery cannot build public trust or prosperity.
