The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate, against returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC's spokesman, Obi is part of the ADC coalition and cannot "take the risk" of going back to PDP.
Why Peter Obi Might Not Return to PDP
- *ADC Coalition*: Obi is reportedly part of the ADC-led coalition, which aims to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election.
- *PDP's Allegiance to APC*: The ADC believes that PDP is under the control of the APC, making it an unviable option for Obi.
- *Risk of Compromise*: Abdullahi described PDP as a "compromised party" plagued by defections and allegiance to the APC ¹ ² ³.
PDP's Overtures to Peter Obi
Despite the ADC's warning, PDP has expressed interest in welcoming Obi back. PDP elder statesman Professor Jerry Gana revealed that talks were ongoing with Obi and other prominent southern politicians as part of the party's repositioning strategy ahead of 2027. PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi also described Obi as "a very, very great capital for any political party" ⁴.
ADC's Stance on 2027 Election
The ADC is determined to send the President Bola Tinubu administration packing in 2027. According to Abdullahi, the party will match the APC tactic for tactic in the general election. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has also expressed confidence that the ADC-led coalition will take over power from the APC in 2027 ² ⁵.
