By Aminu Bala Madobi
Former Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi formally left the Labour Party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at an event in Enugu on Wednesday.
Obi spoke at the event and said the move was part of preparations to “begin a rescue journey” ahead of the 2027 elections and vowed to resist rigging “by every lawful means.”
The defection drew immediate media coverage and a mixed political response. National and regional leaders who backed the ceremony were present, and the venue for the announcement was reported as Nike Lake Resort, Enugu.
Several reports said there is speculation not formally confirmed by ADC leadership about Obi’s prospects for a presidential ticket under the new alignment, those reports remain unverified.
Reactions from other opposition figures were varied. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has publicly denied reports that he would step aside to make way for Obi. Separately, Abia State Governor Alex Otti said he would not follow Obi in leaving the Labour Party.
Officials of the ADC and organisers described the event as part of broader opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general election. Coverage and on-the-ground images from the Enugu gathering were carried by multiple national outlets.
Peter Obi has now officially aligned himself with politicians he previously criticized, following his exit from the Labour Party, which he used as the platform for his 2023 presidential campaign.
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