The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has explained why Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have not officially joined the party. The ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said both leaders are completing pending electoral activities within their former parties, including by-elections and selection of governorship candidates. He assured that Obi and El-Rufai remain committed to the ADC and will join fully once these processes are done as reported by Vanguard on Monday, 21 July, 2025.
Abdullahi dismissed rumours of legal issues within the ADC, saying the party has addressed all loopholes and is confident of its position. He emphasised that the ADC has no hidden agenda and will ensure a fair contest for its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, members of the Obidient Movement in Ebonyi State warned the ADC against selling its presidential ticket to the highest bidder. At an event in Abakaliki marking Obi’s 64th birthday, they insisted that Obi is the most capable leader to address Nigeria’s challenges. They highlighted his performance as Anambra State governor and his ability to transform the Labour Party’s electoral strength in 2023.
Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, a member of the group’s National Advisory Committee, described Obi as “an institution of hope” and said the Movement’s charity activities reflect his commitment to helping vulnerable people. Ebonyi’s 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, Splendour Oko Eze, urged the ADC to allow a transparent primary, warning against imposing candidates or selling the ticket.
In another development, former Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, CID Maduabum, resigned from the PDP, accusing it of losing its values and direction. He said he joined the ADC to help build a political culture based on merit, discipline, youth inclusion and unity.
Also, APC chieftain Chief Ayiri Emami said former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has no plans to leave the APC for the ADC. He warned against internal conflicts in Delta State that could divide the APC’s base.
Former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, said no ADC leader can inherit the late President Buhari’s political support base, stressing that Buhari’s appeal came from his decades-long record of integrity and transparency.
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