I’m still with Labour Party,
Peter Obi insist amid ADC Coalition
Peter Obi has clarified that he remains a committed member of the Labour Party (LP) even as he supports the opposition coalition built around the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on Sunday, July 6, on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme, Obi said his involvement with the ADC-backed coalition should not be interpreted as anti-party behaviour.
“The coalition just adopted a party for 2027. So, we are trying to work together for the sake of Nigeria,” he said.
He explained that his role in the coalition is aimed at building a stronger, united front capable of delivering good governance, not abandoning the Labour Party.
“Today, I am a Labour Party member. I remain in the Labour Party. But we have all agreed to work as a coalition for the 2027 election, and for that, we’ve adopted ADC. Going on, other parties, other individuals will also come in,” Obi said.
The former Anambra governor said the shared goal among the coalition members is to install a competent and credible government to replace the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration led by President Bola Tinubu.
“We want better governance for this country. We want to see a more competent government with capacity and character,” he said.
He also noted that the coalition could expand further, potentially changing party names or including more political actors.
“This coalition might have other parties as it happened in the past, and change the name of the party. I am a member of this (Labour Party) and I am going to work with this group,” he added.
Obi insisted that his support for the ADC-led alliance should not be seen as disloyalty to the LP, adding that the collaboration is targeted at the 2027 elections, not the present.
“No, there is no anti-party. Remember, we said for 2027. We are not in 2027; we are in 2025. It’s clear. We’ve adopted it for 2027.
“So, if I say I am going to be part of your dinner in the evening, that doesn’t mean I should abandon my breakfast and lunch,” Obi said.
