Peter Obi Quits Labour Party, Joins Forces with ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially left the Labour Party and joined forces with a broad political coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, setting the stage for a major realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The coalition, unveiled yesterday, named Senator David Mark as the new National Chairman of the ADC and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, signaling a bold attempt to consolidate opposition forces against the ruling establishment.

In a statement released by Obi, he explained the move was driven by “deep reflection” and a shared vision for national transformation.

“This decision was not made lightly. It comes from deep reflection on where we are as a country and what must be done to move forward,” Obi said.

“No one group can change Nigeria alone. To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges not walls even when those bridges are uneasy.”

Obi reiterated the coalition’s shared commitment to sacrifice, unity, and nation-building, stressing that the goal is to ensure competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that prioritises the welfare of Nigerians.

“A New Nigeria is possible,” he concluded, echoing his long-held mantra.

The move is seen as a strategic shift by key opposition figures aiming to build a formidable united front for the 2027 elections, amidst growing public dissatisfaction with the current administration.