By Ismaeel Aleem
The Obidient Movement has strongly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its ultimatum directing opposition coalition members, including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, to resign from their respective parties and formally join the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The movement described the directive as being in bad faith and reaffirmed that Obi is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president.
Speaking in Abuja, Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, responded to the ADC’s position, which was announced by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following a caucus meeting attended by prominent opposition figures.
Abdullahi had stated that while the ADC issued a directive for coalition members to resign from their parties, no specific timeline was provided.
Yunusa expressed concern over the ADC’s stance, noting that the 2023 presidential candidate had publicly aligned with the coalition’s adoption of the ADC as its platform after the Anambra State governorship election, with an understanding that this arrangement extended to the 2027 elections.
“We remain fully committed to the vision of the coalition and acknowledge the adoption of the ADC as the coalition platform,” Yunusa said. “However, we are concerned as to why the resolution is now being altered midway into the agreement.”
He emphasised that the former Anambra governor, a leader with a broad national following, has consistently engaged in wide consultations before making significant political decisions.
Yunusa reiterated that Obi’s commitment to the coalition remains unwavering, but the movement views the ADC’s ultimatum as an unnecessary shift in the agreed terms.
