Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has endorsed a broad opposition coalition organised under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging his supporters and other opposition parties to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi made the announcement on Tuesday in Enugu during an end-of-year address reviewing Nigeria’s political and economic situation.
Switching parties from the Labour Party, he called on members of the Obidient Movement and opposition leaders nationwide to rally around the ADC-led coalition, which is led by former Senate President David Mark.
“I now respectfully call on my political leaders, associates, supporters, the Obidient Movement, and opposition parties across the country to join this broad national coalition under the African Democratic Congress,” Obi said, describing the move as motivated by patriotism and national interest.
Obi criticised the current state of Nigeria’s democracy, accusing political actors of manipulating elections and weakening opposition parties.
He called for urgent reforms of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure credible elections ahead of 2027, warning that weak institutions could risk further democratic decline.
He highlighted the country’s socio-economic challenges, including poverty, youth unemployment, insecurity, and declining governance indicators, attributing them to leadership failure and corruption.
Obi contrasted Nigeria’s stagnation with countries such as Rwanda and Indonesia, arguing that national unity and disciplined leadership were key to economic transformation.
Obi also criticised the controversial tax law, alleging discrepancies between the version passed by the National Assembly and the one gazetted, saying the issue had eroded public trust.
As the 2027 elections approach, Obi urged Nigerians to engage in the democratic process and support efforts aimed at building a united opposition capable of challenging the ruling party.
