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The Digest:

Peter Obi, having just defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that any plan to rig the 2027 presidential election will be met with lawful and legitimate resistance.

Key Points:
  • Obi made the statement in Enugu while formally announcing his defection to the ADC.
  • He criticized beneficiaries of democracy who have become "accessories" to undermining it through "coercion or gangsterism."
  • The former presidential candidate condemned public celebration of electoral fraud.
  • He vowed, "We will resist it by every means lawful and legitimate."
  • Obi also called for early verification of candidates' academic records to avoid pre-election disputes.
  • His remarks frame the 2027 election as a pivotal battle for electoral integrity.
  • The declaration sets a confrontational tone for his campaign under the new party banner.
This strong stance on electoral fairness positions Obi and the ADC as champions of transparent governance, directly challenging the established political order and signalling a fiercely contested 2027 race.

Sources: Arise Tv