The interim national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has stated that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, remains a member of the coalition.

Speaking during an appearance on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, on Monday, Abdullahi said that Obi cannot take the risk of returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He asserted that everyone is aware that the PDP is being controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abdullahi said the ADC’s emergence has prompted some movement within the PDP but emphasised that the APC still holds significant influence over the main opposition party.

Abdullahi said, “Peter is in the coalition regardless of what anybody is saying.

“Everyone knows that the jugular of PDP is still in the hands of the ruling party. Peter Obi, more than anyone else, knows that he cannot take the risk of going to the PDP.”

Speaking on the party’s choice of presidential candidate, he said the ADC is not having any conversation about who the flagbearer will be at the moment.

“Our party is one month old. We are not having any conversation about who will be the flagbearer at the moment. We are focused on developing the party, building structures, and establishing systems that demonstrate our commitment to democracy,” Abdullahi said.

He assured that the decision about the party’s flagbearer would be made in due course through a democratic and transparent process.