By Rafiyat Sadiq
Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has described the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political platform for the 2027 general elections as a difficult but necessary step in Nigeria’s political journey.
Obi said the decision was the outcome of serious reflection on the country’s challenges and the urgent need for transformative leadership.
“Yesterday, the coalition members formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections, with Distinguished Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola serving as the National Secretary,” he posted on X on Thursday.
“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,” he added.
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Prominent figures in the coalition include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The group formally unveiled the ADC as their united political platform at an event held in Abuja on Tuesday.
“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 said.
Obi, 63, who has pledged to serve a single term if elected, emphasised the importance of collaboration in reshaping the nation’s destiny. “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 stated.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.