Politics
2027: Peter Obi remains member of ADC coalition – Nwosu
Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Anambra State, Mr John Nwosu has said he supports any political movement that will bring development to the South-East.
He also stated that there was no need for people to worry about former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi not identifying fully with the party, saying he remains a member of the ADC coalition.
Nwosu stated this in Awka while addressing journalists at the ADC secretariat on Sunday.
He insisted that Obi was already a member of the ADC coalition, stating that positions were shared in ADC, and Labour Party as a part of the coalition got a position, which is still being occupied by a nominee of Mr Peter Obi.
He said: “Labour Party where he (Peter Obi) was the presidential candidate in 2023 was among the key parties that make up the coalition of ADC, and they were given key position.
“PDP, which was given the National Chairman of the party, and that was Senator David Mark, then the APC which was given National Secretary, and that is Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who is the former minister of interior. Labour party is represented by Hon Chinedu Idigo, appointed by His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi as the National Organizing Secretary and ADC as a party was given Welfare.
“So you can see that he (Mr Peter Obi) has been a part of us from the very inception of this coalition.”
When asked if as a former political ally to Peter Obi, if he would advise him to take the position of running mate, considering the clamour to change the government at the centre, he said the APC government had failed, and any political move possible in removing it should be supported.
He said: “Like I always say, in politics, the best advice to accept is the one you give to yourself. When I was running for governor, I got advice from so many people, but at the end of the day, the decision to run was mine. 90 percent of the funding of my governorship campaign was mine, so I have to also take decision.
“So, for me, any position that is in the interest of the South East and the interest of Igbo people, I will support it. Anything that will bring us back to the centre of democratic activities in this country, I will support it.
“What is important to me is that today, the economy of the South East is below $100billion, but Lagos alone controls $262billion. Lagos is just one state in South West.
“So I plead with our people to come home, let us sit and strategize, so that we will know where we got it wrong and now make amends.”
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A Federal High Court in Lokoja has set aside an earlier judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party.
The development was shared by Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in a post on X on Friday.
The latest ruling by the presiding judge, Justice Isah Dashen comes days after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered INEC to register the Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) as a political party.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who presided over the Abuja case, had directed INEC to issue the party with a certificate of registration within seven days after ruling in a suit filed by Tamunotonye Samuel Solomon Inioribo and two others.
More details are expected.
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, describing such assertions as false and misleading.
In a statement signed by the party’s State Secretary, Dan Nyikwagh, and made available to journalists, the PDP said Agbo “is not and has never been” its governorship candidate, warning the public against being deceived by what it termed fraudulent claims.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Benue State Chapter, under the Chairmanship of Chief Ezekiel Adaji, wishes to unequivocally and categorically state that Emmanuel Agbo is not and has never been the governorship candidate of our great party for the 2027 general elections,” the statement said.
The PDP further maintained that any publication, video, or public statement presenting Agbo as its governorship flag bearer was “a deliberate falsehood, a calculated act of impersonation, and a clear attempt to deceive the good people of Benue State.”
According to the party, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, remains its recognized and legitimate governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Benue State PDP has, through a transparent and unanimous consensus process duly affirmed by party leaders, stakeholders, and members, recognized Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, as the authentic and legitimate governorship candidate of the party for the 2027 elections,” the statement added.
The party claimed that the consensus process was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and reflected the collective will of its members across the state.
The PDP warned that it would not tolerate attempts to create confusion within its ranks, disclosing that it had commenced legal and constitutional measures against those involved involved in impersonation.
The opposition party also called on media organizations, security agencies, and members of the public to disregard any narrative portraying Agbo as its governorship candidate.
“The PDP remains focused, united, and ready to rescue and rebuild Benue state under the capable umbrella of Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa,” the statement added.
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Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano State.
Obasanjo was received by Kwankwaso alongside the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.
The visit was confirmed in a statement issued by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who described the meeting as an occasion for cordial interactions and warm exchanges between the political leaders.
However, details of the discussions held during the closed-door meeting were not disclosed.
Kwankwaso, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence during Obasanjo’s second term in office between 2003 and 2007, has maintained a longstanding political relationship with the former president.
The meeting has further fuelled speculations about possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly in light of reports suggesting efforts to strengthen opposition collaboration.
NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is widely regarded as a close ally of Obasanjo, who publicly supported him during the 2023 presidential election.
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