Political Leaders Across Parties Join Obi as He Affirms ADC Membership, Call for National Unity

Obi

By TANKO ALI

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, reaffirmed his membership of the national coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging Nigerians to unite across political, ethnic, and religious lines to rescue the country from worsening socio-economic hardship and democratic decline. The announcement was made at a historic gathering at Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu, which drew prominent leaders, former governors, legislators, youth, and women leaders.

The event was anchored by sen. Victor Umeh who masterfully explained the purpose and import of the gathering, with Chief Simeon Okeke serving as chairman. Chief Okeke highlighted Enugu’s historical significance as the capital of the old Eastern Region, calling on Igbos to ensure that the message of unity and progress was carried forward.

Obi told the gathering that Nigeria had reached a defining moment that required clarity of purpose, courage, and decisive collective action. He said that as 2025 comes to a close, the country must embark on a new struggle for true independence, founded on self-determination, human equality, and national reunification. He criticized a small political elite for capturing state institutions and diverting them from serving the Nigerian people, noting that many former beneficiaries of democratic governance had become complicit in electoral injustice and the erosion of democratic norms.

He warned that any attempts to manipulate or rig future elections would be resisted through lawful and legitimate means, stressing that the will of the Nigerian people is sacrosanct and non-negotiable. Obi called for urgent reforms of the electoral process, including strengthening the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), strict adherence to electoral laws, transparent transmission of results, and credible elections in 2027 as critical steps toward restoring public trust and responsive governance.