Dare Babalola
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is claiming a significant boost in its chances of winning the 2027 presidential election, citing the involvement of Peter Obi, a prominent figure, in the party.
A chieftain of the party, Ladan Salihu, made the assertion, implying that Obi’s entry has given the party an edge in the upcoming presidential election.
Salihu made the assertion on Friday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television.
Recall that Obi and other prominent South-East leaders on Wednesday officially defected to the ADC in Enugu.
Reacting, the ADC chieftain said, “The declaration of Mr Peter Obi joining the ADC is a political blockbuster, which is a one step to the Presidential Villa.
“It is a defining moment in our political history. We are now working to strengthen the party and position it as a major opposition force in Nigeria.
“Remember some weeks back former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar declared for the ADC. Now, we have Peter Obi and now numbers don’t lie.
“The two put together in the last presidential elections in 2023 had about 63% of the total presidential votes. So, if you take that calculus and put it on the table, you can literally say that the coming of Peter Obi into the ADC has put us in pole position one leg already in the presidential villa.”
