Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the strongest opposition platform capable of unseating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Okonkwo said the ADC is built on strict democratic principles, stressing that only politicians genuinely committed to democracy are allowed into the party.
According to him, the party places premium value on internal democracy and discipline, noting that no individual—regardless of status—was permitted to impose conditions before joining.
“Anybody you see in the ADC is allowed in on one condition: you must be a true democrat,” Okonkwo said. “One thing the ADC will not compromise on is internal democracy and the tenets of democratic practice.”
He explained that the party deliberately delayed mass entry of politicians to ensure a solid foundation, adding that this approach has strengthened its internal structure.
Okonkwo further claimed that the South East has overwhelmingly aligned with the ADC, warning that opposition figures who remain outside the party are indirectly supporting President Tinubu.
“Any other politician who is not in the ADC and wants to do another party is working for Tinubu,” he stated.
Reacting to the recent defection of Peter Obi from the Labour Party to the ADC, Okonkwo described the move as timely and positive. He noted that while the party is yet to zone its presidential ticket or select a candidate, he is ready to support whoever emerges.
“Peter Obi is an ADC member, and we work with every ADC member,” he said. “Whoever becomes the ADC presidential candidate, I will work for the person. I have no personal rift with anyone.”
‘Obidients Must Join ADC’
Okonkwo also called on supporters of Peter Obi, popularly known as Obidients, to formally register with the ADC ahead of 2027.
He described those who refuse to join the party as “disObidients,” recalling that allowing supporters to spread across multiple parties was a strategic error in the past.
“When I was in the Labour Party, I said it was a tactical mistake,” he said. “I’m glad Peter Obi has changed that approach. He has clearly asked Obidients to register with the ADC.”
“So, if you call yourself an Obidient and you’re not in the ADC, sorry—you’re not an Obidient, you’re a disObidient,” Okonkwo added.
