The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has explained his decision to join a new opposition coalition aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Obi emphasized the importance of unity among opposition forces to bring about meaningful change in Nigeria.
“This decision was not made lightly. It comes from deep reflection on where we are as a country and what must be done to move forward,” Obi stated.
He stressed that no single political group can transform the country in isolation, noting the necessity of collaboration—even when it may be uncomfortable.
“No one group can change Nigeria alone. To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges, not walls—even when those bridges are uneasy,” he wrote.
Obi confirmed that coalition members had formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political platform for the 2027 elections. The coalition is being led by former Senate President David Mark as National Chairman, with former Minister and Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, serving as National Secretary.
“Our commitment is to sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 General Elections, ensuring that Nigeria gets a competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that will prioritise the nation’s future by putting the welfare of Nigerians first,” Obi added.
The official unveiling of the coalition took place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi, and others such as Dino Melaye, Solomon Dalung, Dele Momodu, Gabriel Suswam, Ireti Kingibe, Emeka Ihedioha, and Sadique Abubakar.
The coalition’s formation marks a significant step toward building a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 polls.
