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The Digest:

In a significant show of cross-party support, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared he will personally join the campaign trail for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the upcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election. The pledge signals a strategic alliance and underscores Obi's commitment to grassroots political engagement, framing the local election as a critical battleground for demonstrating a new model of governance.

Key Points:
  • Peter Obi pledged to join ADC candidate Dr. Moses Paul on the campaign trail for the AMAC chairmanship.
  • The declaration was made at an Independence Day event in Abuja ahead of the February council polls.
  • Obi expressed strong confidence in the candidate, stating, "Dr. MO will not change."
  • The Obidient Movement's National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, officially endorsed the ADC candidate at the event.
  • Dr. Paul criticized the incumbent administration, stating, "AMAC has failed" across several sectors.
  • He pledged to restore dignity and service, framing his campaign with the theme "We Don Tire."
  • The candidate argued that fixing AMAC is pivotal, as "If AMAC works, Abuja works. If Abuja works, Nigeria works."
This active, hands-on endorsement moves Peter Obi's political influence from the national stage to the grassroots, testing the power of his personal brand in a pivotal local election.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune