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ADC Tells Peter Obi: Decide on Joining Party as 2027 Consultations Intensify

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to make a clear decision regarding his potential move to the party, stressing that while he is a highly influential political figure, the ADC will not pressure him into joining.

Speaking over the weekend, the party noted that Obi remains a valuable asset to any political coalition but insisted that the decision must come from him alone.

Atiku, El-Rufai Have Already Declared for ADC — Party Spokesman

According to the ADC’s spokesman, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, other political heavyweights—including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State governor Nasiru El-Rufai—who had earlier indicated willingness to align with the ADC after the off-season elections, have already taken concrete steps to formalize their alignment.

Abdullahi stated that the party would not rush Obi, especially now that most off-season elections have been concluded, adding that the ADC’s main task at this stage is reassuring Nigerians that it represents a strong and credible political alternative ahead of 2027.

Atiku Meets Jonathan Amid Growing Political Realignments

This development comes amid renewed political consultations as Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general election.

On Saturday, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar visited former President Goodluck Jonathan at his Abuja residence. The private meeting is widely interpreted as part of broader consultation efforts to strengthen alliances ahead of the next election cycle.

In a post on his verified Facebook page, Atiku wrote: