Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is fully committed to putting Nigerians first in all its decisions and actions.
Obi, in a post shared on X on Thursday, reiterated his endorsement of the coalition’s choice of the ADC as its unifying platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the move is driven by a shared resolve to offer Nigeria a leadership rooted in competence, capacity, and compassion.
“The coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections,” Obi stated, noting the appointments of Senator David Mark as National Chairman and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary.
Obi explained that the decision followed “deep reflection” on the country’s deteriorating state and the urgent need for a new leadership approach. “Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Elections, ensuring that Nigeria gets a competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that will prioritise the nation’s future by putting the welfare of Nigerians first,” he wrote.
Obi says collaboration essential
Emphasising unity among the opposition, Obi said collaboration is essential if meaningful change is to be achieved.
“No one group can change Nigeria alone,” he said. “To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges, not walls, even when those bridges are uneasy.”
The coalition, comprising several influential political figures — including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders — officially launched the ADC as its collective platform at an event held Wednesday at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
The alliance aims to mount a strong challenge against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, promising a fresh alternative focused on the people’s needs and the country’s future.
