In a serious political coalition forward of the 2027 basic elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally teamed up with the Obidient Motion to problem the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The partnership was solidified on Monday in Benin Metropolis, Edo State, following an enormous defection of Obidient Motion members into the ADC.
Main the reception was Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, a former Nationwide Chairman of the APC and present ADC chieftain, who expressed robust confidence that this new alliance has the momentum to take over the reigns of energy.
Talking on the occasion, Odigie-Oyegun famous that the heavy presence of youths on the gathering proves that Nigerians are hungry for a nationwide rebirth. He described the transfer as a strategic step towards saving the nation from its present challenges.
“A brand new Nigeria is really attainable,” Odigie-Oyegun advised the gang. He recalled an analogous gathering involving media mogul Dele Momodu, however famous that seeing the sheer variety of dedicated youths from the Obidient Motion satisfied him that the nation is prepared for a management change.
He emphasised that the coalition was shaped out of a shared dissatisfaction with the present state of the nation.
Including weight to the event, the Edo State Coordinator of the Obidient Motion, Asemota Idiogbe, declared the ADC as probably the most formidable platform to dislodge the APC.
He revealed that the motion, which was a driving pressure for the Labour Occasion in 2023, has now totally transitioned into the ADC to strengthen its buildings.
“That is the suitable get together to battle the APC in Edo and Nigeria. ADC will take over Edo and the nation,” Idiogbe mentioned. He additional said that the motion expects Peter Obi to fly the get together’s flag within the subsequent presidential election, describing the ADC as a house for individuals who need a greater Nigeria.
Furthermore, Edo State Chairman of the get together, Kenneth Odion, and the State Lady Chief, Religion Ebodaghe, welcomed the brand new members. Ebodaghe likened the ADC to a “David” despatched to confront the “Goliath” of the ruling get together, urging girls and youth to make use of their voter playing cards to alter the nationwide narrative in 2027.