Peter Obi formally defects to ADC

Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Occasion in 2023 has formally joined the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress.

Obi introduced his defection in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31.

The previous governor of Anambra mentioned his defection forward of the 2027 election is aimed reworking and rescuing Nigeria.

“We’re ending this yr with the hope that in 2026 we’ll start a rescue journey,” he declared.

“We are going to resist rigging of election by each lawful means in 2027, he added.

Obi additionally urged opposition leaders to return collectively as a household underneath the management of David Mark to rescue Nigeria.

These current on the occasion included former Senate President and Nationwide Chairman of the ADC, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former governors from the South-East; and different dignitaries.

Former Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha; Senators Ben Obi, Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Gilbert Nnaji; Chief Onyema Ugochukwu; Enyinnya Abaribe; Senator Sam Egwu; in addition to a number of different Senators and members of the Home of Representatives had been additionally in attendance.