Why Atiku And Peter Obi Have Not Formally Defected To ADC – Source

A report has claimed that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his counterpart in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, are yet to formally leave their respective parties because of the unresolved issue of the 2027 presidential ticket within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Sources within the party, who spoke to Punch, stated that once the ADC finalises its zoning arrangement, those favoured by the outcome, particularly presidential hopefuls, will officially join the coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election.

A source within the coalition also revealed that the party’s leadership had begun taking action on the matter, adding that once the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the 2027 election timetable, the ADC would activate its structures to facilitate mass defection and formal membership.

Obi has not formally joined the ADC but has openly declared his commitment to the party.

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Although Atiku has not made a formal declaration, many coalition leaders strongly believe the former VP will contest the 2027 presidential election.

Obi, Atiku, and several of their high-profile loyalists remain in the LP and PDP, respectively, and have yet to officially join the ADC.

The source described the situation as disturbing, adding that they needed to join the party formally so that millions of other Nigerians could do the same.