Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the defection of Mr Peter Obi into the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Atiku described Obi’s declaration for ADC as a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in Nigeria.
DAILY POST reported that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in 2023, officially defected to the ADC on Wednesday.
Obi announced his defection in Enugu saying his defection ahead of the 2027 election is aimed at transforming and rescuing Nigeria.
In his reaction contained in a post on his social media handle on Wednesday, the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate said he looks forward to a robust working relationship with Obi.
He said: “Today marks a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in our country, with the official declaration of my brother and associate, Peter Obi, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“It is my pleasure to welcome him officially, as we look forward to a robust working relationship that will foster a virile opposition, one that will ultimately form a government capable of bringing prosperity and peace to our people. And as the ADC Coalition train leaves Enugu, the capital of the Southeast region, I hope this inspires other patriots to join the cause with the train headed in their direction.”