The official admission of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been hailed by former vice president Atiku Abubakar, who has described the event as a pivotal point in Nigerian political coalition history.
In a message posted on his verified Facebook account today, Atiku expressed hope that Obi’s appointment to the ADC would bolster opposition politics and provide the foundation for an administration that could bring wealth and peace to Nigerians.
“With the official declaration of my brother and associate, Peter Obi, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), today marks a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in our country,” Atiku declared.
The former PDP presidential candidate expressed his happiness at formally welcoming Obi, the former LP presidential candidate, into the party, emphasizing that their cooperation would support the development of a “virile opposition” capable of successfully opposing the ruling party and providing Nigerians with a respectable alternative.
“We look forward to a strong working relationship that will foster a virile opposition, one that will ultimately form a government capable of bringing prosperity and peace to our people,” he continued. “It is my pleasure to welcome him officially.”
Atiku also mentioned the symbolic departure of what he called the “ADC Coalition train” from Enugu, the South-East zone capital, stating that the venue selection emphasized the coalition’s inclusive objective and national perspective.
He said, “And as the ADC Coalition train departs Enugu, the capital of the Southeast region, I hope this inspires other patriots to join the cause with the train headed in their direction.”
Along with a number of other well-known political figures from the South-East geographical zone, Peter Obi has officially defected to the ADC.
In order to “rescue Nigeria from the poor governance of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Obi claimed that the transfer to the ADC was a part of a larger attempt to create a unified opposition platform that could collaborate with like-minded leaders throughout the nation.
Former House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha, Senators Ben Obi, Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Gilbert Nnaji, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senator Sam Egwu, and a number of current and former National Assembly members were among the dignitaries attending the event.
Leaders from other regions of the nation were also present, including past South-East governors, former Senate President and ADC national chairman Senator David Mark, former Sokoto State governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and other political heavyweights.
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