"Abdullahi declared that Peter Obi is not associated with the ADC party as a dues-paying member."
In a unique political arrangement, Peter Obi, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, is an active participant in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition, despite not being a registered member of the party. This unusual setup allows Obi to remain a member of the Labour Party, where he was initially involved in the election process.
According to the spokesperson of the ADC opposition coalition, Bolaji Abdullahi, Obi is a key figure in the coalition but has not officially joined the ADC party itself. This clarification was made on Channels Television's Politics Today on Wednesday night.
Obi's commitment to the coalition's objectives was reaffirmed by Abdullahi. The former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate has attended almost every meeting of the ADC coalition and has contributed significantly to its political agenda.
Meanwhile, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, another prominent figure, is also allowed to complete the election processes he started in his party. The ADC leadership has granted both Obi and El-Rufai this flexibility, recognising their significant roles in the coalition.
The ADC's stance on Obi's membership status was further clarified in official statements, confirming that while Obi cooperates within the coalition, his membership status in ADC is not formalized. Obi himself has denied rumours of leaving his former affiliations or joining ADC as a registered member, reaffirming his allegiance to the coalition rather than the party at this time.
The ADC crisis seems to be deepening, as a party chieftain has declared himself the national chairman. This development adds another layer of complexity to the political landscape in Nigeria, with the Peter Obi-led opposition coalition continuing to make waves in the run-up to the elections.
Despite the ongoing political drama, Obi's role in the coalition remains central, with Jerry Gana, a prominent PDP member, expressing belief that Obi, under the PDP, would defeat any candidate in the North. Bashir El-Rufai also stated that Obi would defeat Pablo on election day.
However, the coalition is not without its internal disputes. Nwosu has accused Kachikwu of receiving funds to derail the coalition, while Ralph Nwosu himself has not been asked about how much the Atiku group gave him to sell the ADC. These allegations add an element of intrigue to the political landscape, as the nation gears up for the upcoming elections.
In Bolaji Abdullahi's words, "Peter Obi is a key figure in the ADC coalition, but not a card-carrying member of the ADC." This unique arrangement allows Obi to maintain his political influence while navigating the complexities of the Nigerian political landscape.
- Peter Obi, a key figure in the ADC coalition, is not officially a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite being an active participant in the opposition coalition.
- Despite being a former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Peter Obi has attended almost every meeting of the ADC coalition and has contributed significantly to its political agenda, despite not being a formal member of the ADC.
- In the run-up to the elections, the Peter Obi-led opposition coalition, with its unique arrangement allowing Obi to maintain his political influence while navigating the complexities of the Nigerian political landscape, continues to make waves in policy-and-legislation and general news.
