Peter Obi may be preparing to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for a new political platform ahead of the 2027 presidential election, according to a statement from Ndigbo for Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), a pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu group. The group cited "credible intelligence" suggesting Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is set to resign from the ADC by the end of April and formally join a new party in early May, aligning with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable. NDI-ABAT attributed the potential move to the ADC's ongoing internal crises and unresolved legal battles over its leadership. The group claimed Obi's exit could trigger broader opposition consolidation behind his new platform, especially if the Supreme Court rules against the current ADC leadership faction. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may stay in the ADC to continue the legal fight, the statement added. NDI-ABAT urged Tinubu to appoint Nuhu Ribadu, Dave Umahi, Nyesom Wike and Bello Matawalle to lead his 2027 campaign, arguing that such a coalition could prevent internal disloyalty like that seen in the 2015 defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The APC-aligned group believes the inclusion of figures from different regions will boost Tinubu's re-election prospects. Attempts to reach Obi and ADC leadership for comment were unsuccessful at press time.
A pro-Tinubu group is sounding alarms about Peter Obi's next move, but the real story is the desperation behind the narrative. NDI-ABAT's claim that Obi is eyeing a new party by April's end rests on "credible intelligence" that no one can verify, yet it instantly fuels speculation. If Obi does leave the ADC, it won't be because of internal crises alone but because the political math of 2027 is already shifting. For Nigerian voters, this noise signals that opposition realignments may matter more than loyalty to struggling parties.
