The former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, has said the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will have to lobby with other political heavyweights in the ADC to secure the party’s 2027 ticket.
Obi formally joined the ADC in Enugu on Wednesday, urging his political allies, members of the Obidient Movement, and opposition leaders nationwide to join the party.
The former Anambra State governor, who called on his supporters to unite under a broad national coalition, said his appeal was driven by the urgent need to “rescue Nigeria from poverty, disunity, and democratic decline.”
“This decision is guided solely by patriotism and national interest. I now respectfully call on my political associates, the Obidient Movement, and opposition leaders across the country to join this broad national coalition under the African Democratic Congress. History will not forgive silence in moments of national peril,” he said.
That’s our aim. By the grace of God, we will achieve it,” Tanko said.
Tanko said the leadership of the group was working to ensure a smooth integration of their members into the ADC following Obi’s formal defection.
We want to mobilise and enlighten our members on how they can join the party. This is the internal effort we are currently undertaking. We won’t put a figure on the number of youths we will bring into the ADC, but millions of Nigerians will be brought into the party. And the process will continue right up to Election Day,” he added.
However, in an interview with our correspondent, Nwosu said winning the presidential ticket would not be easy for the former governor.
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