The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Ndubuisi Nwobu, has declared that the exit of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from the coalition party is painful, but they have moved on and are forging ahead of the 2027 election.
NewsWatch Nigeria reports that Nwobu made this known on Friday during the consultative meeting of the leaders of the Anambra State chapter of the ADC in Awka.
While wishing those who left ADC well in their new party, Nwobu said the spirit within the Anambra chapter of the ADC remains high despite the recent political developments.
Nwobu maintained that the division within the opposition parties was not helpful to their cause or to their desire to win the 2027 election.
He further expressed belief that between now and the end of November, everyone will see the need for the opposition to come together, stating that there is still the possibility that ADC and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) can work together before the 2027 elections.
He said, “We wish our brothers, including Peter Obi, who have moved to other platforms well, and we look forward to a day when all of us will come together again to rescue this country.
“I am of the opinion that those who are in opposition will appreciate the fact that being divided is not helpful to their cause and the desire to win the 2027 election.
“We are bound to tell ourselves the whole truth. What is the purpose of everybody saying, I want to contest and at the end of the day, all of them lose?
“Yes, aspiration is a fundamental right, but at a point you have to tell yourself the simple truth. They should ask themselves the simple question, which is, will this my aspiration lead to success?”
At the consultative meeting, party leaders explained that nine aspirants had picked up nomination forms for the House of Representatives, while six others had so far obtained forms to contest for the Anambra State House of Assembly seats.
The party leaders also reaffirmed their loyalty and support for the national leadership of the ADC, headed by Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola.
