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The Digest:

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. The move follows weeks of consultations and a meeting with ADC National Chairman David Mark, signaling a strategic shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. As parties navigate realignments, the moment invites reflection on what it means to stay grounded amid change.

Key Points:
  • Peter Obi will declare for the ADC at a rally in Enugu on December 31
  • The ADC had earlier urged Obi to decide whether to join the coalition
  • Party officials say Obi’s supporters have begun mobilising for the defection
  • ADC plans a national convention by mid-2026 to select a presidential candidate
  • The Labour Party downplayed the move, calling it “normal in Nigerian politics.”
  • ADC is focusing on membership expansion and internal consolidation nationwide
  • Obi’s camp and ADC spokespersons have not yet made an official announcement
In a season of realignment, even established figures seek new ground, reminding us that political roots are tested not by stillness, but by storm.

Sources: Punch