Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has thrown his support behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has now been officially adopted as the political platform for a new opposition coalition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Obi made the announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he reaffirmed his commitment to a united front for change. The coalition’s decision to align under the ADC marks a strategic move aimed at consolidating political forces to challenge the ruling establishment.
In a statement highlighting the formation’s leadership structure, Obi revealed that Senator David Mark will serve as the coalition’s National Chairman, while former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, will take up the role of National Secretary.
Obi emphasized that the decision to adopt ADC was made after serious deliberation, underscoring the urgency to transform Nigeria’s political landscape.
“Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola serving as the National Secretary,” he wrote.
He stressed that the coalition is dedicated to delivering competent, capable, and compassionate leadership, with a firm focus on the welfare of Nigerians and the future of the nation.
“Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Elections, ensuring that Nigeria gets a competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that will prioritise the nation’s future by putting the welfare of Nigerians first.”
Acknowledging the complexities of Nigeria’s challenges, Obi noted that no single group can effect change alone, and unity among like-minded stakeholders is essential.
“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.”
He concluded with a hopeful message, underscoring the need for collaboration and inclusion:
“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. A New Nigeria is Possible.”
With this move, Peter Obi and other coalition leaders signal the beginning of an ambitious political project to redefine Nigeria’s leadership in 2027
