US EditionNigeria: Atiku Welcomes Peter Obi to ADC
Atiku Abubakar hailed Peter Obi's defection as a key step toward forming a strong opposition coalition ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, urging unity among opposition parties.
- On Tuesday, Atiku Abubakar welcomed Peter Obi's official defection to the African Democratic Congress , urging other opposition figures to join an ADC-led coalition.
- Peter Obi declared in Enugu that his defection aims to transform and rescue Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election, DAILY POST reported his official defection on Wednesday.
- Atiku wrote on X, `Today marks a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in our country, with the official declaration of my brother and associate, @PeterObi, into the African Democratic Congress.`
- Atiku said Obi's entry into the African Democratic Congress would strengthen collaboration among opposition figures and energise efforts ahead of future elections.
- Invoking regional symbolism, Atiku said, `And as the @ADCNig 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.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as a positive development for Nigeria’s opposition politics. Atiku said Obi’s entry into the ADC would strengthen collaboration among opposition figures and help build a credible alternative capable of forming government. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, on …
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is excited by the defection of the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). An elated Atiku, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, said Obi’s defection to the ADC marked a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in the country. Referring to Obi as “my brother and associate,” he said it was a pleasure to welcome the former Anambra State gov…
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