By Our Correspondent
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), completing his registration in his hometown of Agulu, Anambra State.
Obi announced plans to legally challenge the Electoral Act 2026, claiming that certain provisions are designed to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
He argued that the law undermines the independence of political parties and favors the ruling party.
Obi criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), asserting that the electoral body should focus solely on conducting free and fair elections, rather than influencing internal party processes.
He emphasized, “You don’t tell a team how to prepare its players before a match. As a referee, INEC’s role is to officiate, not to determine which players a team should field.”
He called on political supporters to intensify grassroots mobilization, highlighting the 2.8 million registered voters in Anambra.
Highlighting the importance of opposition unity, Obi noted that the South-East is collaborating with other regions to build a strong political front for the 2027 elections.
He stressed that no region is more Nigerian than another and advocated for a collective effort to create a “new Nigeria.”
Obi also condemned the country’s socio-economic situation, describing Nigeria as one of the world’s poorest nations despite its abundant resources.
He pledged to build a society where merit, not connections, determines success.
The ADC’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, explained that party membership registration would be available both online and physically.
Members are encouraged to register online before collecting their membership cards at designated centers.
The party plans to adopt the direct primary system for selecting candidates in future elections, aiming for transparency and internal democracy.
ADC’s gubernatorial candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra election, John Nwosu, called Obi’s registration a “major milestone” and urged members to close ranks, avoid divisions, and address challenges like voter apathy and vote buying to strengthen the party ahead of 2027.
