FORMER Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that the newly adopted African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition will put the welfare of Nigerians at the heart of its mission.
Obi reaffirmed his commitment to the coalition and endorsed ADC as the platform for uniting opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The move, he said, is driven by a desire to offer Nigeria a leadership that is competent, compassionate, and people-focused.
In a post shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle today, Obi explained that the coalition’s decision followed deep reflection on the country’s current challenges and the need for a new direction.
“Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the ADC for the 2027 General Elections, with Distinguished Senator David Mark appointed as National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary,” Obi wrote.
He emphasised the need for unity among opposition parties to effectively challenge the status quo. “No single group can transform Nigeria alone. We must build bridges, not walls—even when those bridges may be uneasy,” he stated.
Earlier, the coalition—which includes prominent figures such as Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and other opposition leaders—was formally unveiled at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
The alliance aims to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s expected re-election bid.