The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has formally joined the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The former governor of Anambra announced his defection in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31.
Mr. Obi said his defection ahead of the 2027 election is aimed at rescuing and transforming Nigeria.
“We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” Obi said.
“We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in 2027, he added.
Mr. Obi also urged opposition leaders to come together as a family under the leadership of David Mark to rescue Nigeria.
Present at the event included former Senate President and National Chairman of the ADC, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; former governors from the South-East; and many other dignitaries.
Also in attendance were former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha; Senators Ben Obi, Enyinnaya Abaribe, Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Gilbert Nnaji; Chief Onyema Ugochukwu; Senator Sam Egwu, as well as several other Senators and members of the House of Representatives.