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The Digest:

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that he does not need to "join" the African Democratic Congress because he has been a member of the coalition since its formation. Speaking in an X Space on Sunday, Obi emphasized his ongoing respect for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and dismissed speculation about others stepping aside for him.

Key Points:
  • Peter Obi stated he is not joining the ADC because he is already a member
  • He clarified that he has been part of the ADC coalition from its inception
  • Obi reiterated his respect for Atiku Abubakar, calling him a “respected leader”.
  • He denied reports that other figures were stepping down to support his candidacy
  • The comments came during a live X Space session on Sunday night
  • Obi’s position follows earlier speculation about his formal defection to the ADC
  • He emphasized collective work rather than individual ascent within the coalition
When political identity is clarified not by movement, but by continuity, it reminds us that some alliances are built not on arrival, but on having been there from the start.

Sources: Peter Obi’s X Space Session