Peter Obi: Adopting ADC for 2027 Was a Difficult but Necessary Decision
Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has confirmed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been officially adopted as the political platform for the 2027 general elections by the newly formed opposition coalition.
Obi described the decision as one made after deep reflection on Nigeria’s political and socio-economic realities, stressing the urgent need for transformative leadership.
New Coalition Unveils ADC with David Mark, Aregbesola at the Helm
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Obi announced:
“Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the National Secretary.”
The coalition, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, includes major political figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
‘We Must Build Bridges, Not Walls’ – Obi
Obi, 63, who has pledged to serve only one term if elected, emphasized the need for collective action to achieve national change.
“This decision was not made lightly. It comes from deep reflection on where we are as a country and what must be done to move forward.”
He added:
“To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges, not walls — even when those bridges are uneasy.”
A United Front for a Competent and Compassionate Leadership
According to Obi, the coalition’s shared commitment is to sacrifice personal ambitions and unite to deliver leadership that puts the welfare of Nigerians first.
“Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Elections, ensuring that Nigeria gets a competent, capable, and compassionate leadership.”
Obi’s statement underscores the coalition’s broader goal of offering a credible alternative to existing power structures, while aiming to reset Nigeria’s trajectory through reform-focused governance.
