Obi’s defection to ADC strengthens opposition ahead 2027 elections, says El-Rufai
*As ex-Kaduna Gov welcomes ex-presidential candidate to coalition’s party
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The ADC, which has recently been repositioned as a platform for a broad opposition coalition, has intensified efforts to strengthen its structures nationwide, including the conduct of congresses in preparation for the next electoral cycle.
Former Kaduna State Governor and leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has described the defection of former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to the ADC as a significant boost to Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
El-Rufai, ADC ‘s frontman, formally welcomed Obi to the party following his declaration at an event held at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu State. At the gathering, Obi called on Nigerians and opposition stakeholders to unite under a broad coalition to “rescue Nigeria from poverty, disunity and democratic decline.”
Reacting to the development, El-Rufai said Obi’s decision marked a historic moment for opposition politics in the country, noting that it signaled the emergence of a more coordinated and credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He expressed confidence that Obi’s entry into the ADC would deepen collaboration among opposition leaders and reinvigorate the push for good governance.
Political analysts say the defection comes amid sustained efforts by opposition figures to consolidate forces and present a united front ahead of the 2027 elections.
The ADC, which has recently been repositioned as a platform for a broad opposition coalition, has intensified efforts to strengthen its structures nationwide, including the conduct of congresses in preparation for the next electoral cycle.
El-Rufai, who has been at the forefront of efforts to build the ADC as a coalition hub, stressed that unity among opposition parties is essential to offering Nigerians a viable alternative and ensuring a competitive and inclusive democratic process in 2027.
