The African Democratic Congress has forestalled the probability of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections returning to the People’s Democratic Party.
The towering opposition party noted that such move will be a huge political risk for the former Governor of Anambra State.
Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesman for the ADC made this disclosure during a current affairs programme on Arise Television tagged Prime Time.
Abdullahi, a former PDP chieftain and ex-Minister of Youth and Sports, dismissed reports suggesting the PDP was trying to woo Obi back to the party.
He explained that Peter OBI remains an integral part of the coalition of opposition parties being spearheaded by the ADC as the 2027 general election approaches.
He said, “Let me say clearly, Peter Obi is in the coalition.
“Regardless of what anybody is saying. But it is good to see that it has taken the coming on board of the ADC to get the PDP to begin to make some movements.
“But everyone knows the jugular of the PDP is in the hands of the ruling party. Peter Obi, more than anyone else, knows that he cannot take the risk of going to the PDP.”
This reaction comes on the heels of the former Minister of Information and founding PDP member, Professor Jerry Gana eulogizing Peter Obi as one of the few leaders with the credibility and capacity to help rebuild Nigeria.
Gana described Obi as “a symbol of hope” and a vital figure in the struggle for good governance.
He stated, “Peter Obi is one of the finest leaders in this country.
“He is disciplined, prudent, and deeply committed to the Nigerian project.
“He is a key voice for the future of democracy in this country, and we need people like him at the forefront of a united opposition.”