The Digest:
Top leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Peter Obi, are considering defecting to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, sources have told Saturday PUNCH. The move follows growing dissatisfaction with the ADC's internal structure and uncertainties after a Supreme Court judgment that returned the party's leadership dispute to the Federal High Court. The NDC has reportedly offered Obi an "unchallenged presidential ticket."
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court vacated an injunction but didn't resolve the substantive leadership dispute.
- Obi has been consulting stakeholders and may announce his defection in days.
- The NDC's deputy publicity secretary confirmed discussions with Obi and Kwankwaso.
- Former Adamawa governorship candidate Aishatu Binani has already joined the NDC.
- ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi dismissed reports of an impending exodus.
Sources: Punch Newspaper, Vanguard
