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The opposition coalition has warned former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
The coalition warned that leaving the ADC might mark the end of Obi’s political trajectory.

The warning comes on the heels of the revelation on Monday by the Director-General of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, that Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election, with or without the coalition ticket of the ADC.

He also urged the ADC coalition to zone its presidential ticket to the south, rather than the north.

However, in a swift response, Comrade Abayomi Bello of the ADC Youth Vanguard stated that if Tanko’s submission truly represents Obi’s position, the former Anambra State Governor may be looking at the end of his political trajectory if he walks away from the coalition due to losing the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.

Bello added that such action would portray Peter Obi as another self-interested politician, one who is only interested in his personal ambitions and not in nation-building.

He urged that rather than dump the coalition, the Labour Party chieftain, who has a history of moving from one party to another, should rather embrace the opportunity to mentor new leaders and build long-term political structures.

“In the light of reports that Mr. Peter Obi is considering leaving the ADC coalition should he not secure the presidential ticket, we will like to warn that if this truly represents his thinking, the move could mark the end of his political trajectory.

“We doubt that Mr. Tanko actually has Peter Obi’s mandate to say what he said. We believe that Mr. Obi has cultivated a public image rooted in principle, youth empowerment, and nation-first politics. Therefore, walking away from a coalition because of personal ambition contradicts the very foundation of his appeal.

“With a history of multiple party changes—from APGA to PDP to Labour—and now potentially another exit, Nigerians may begin to see Mr. Obi not as a visionary reformer, but as yet another self-interested politician.

“Coalitions require patience, negotiation, and compromise. If Mr. Obi departs the ADC coalition prematurely, he risks losing the trust of allies, alienating key stakeholders, and frustrating a youth base already disillusioned by fragmented opposition.

“Rather than exit, Mr. Obi has an opportunity to lead from within—by mentoring new leaders, influencing policy direction, and building long-term political structures. That is how legacies are built. Anything else could spell political isolation”.

He urged that rather than dump the coalition, the Labour Party chieftain, who has a history of moving from one party to another, should rather embrace the opportunity to mentor new leaders and build long-term political structures.

“With a history of multiple party changes—from APGA to PDP to Labour—and now potentially another exit, Nigerians may begin to see Mr. Obi not as a visionary reformer, but as yet another self-interested politician.

Putindbutt:
Chai see the strong response they gave him, they don't value him at all, just want to use him gather small votes and dump him 😂

Pakute:
https://reubenabati.com.ng/feature/it-may-endyour-political-career-adc-sends-strong-warning-to-peter-obi-over-reports-of-dumping-coalition

Putindbutt:
Chai see the strong response they gave him, they don't value him at all, just want to use him gather small votes and dump him 😂

Hankim:
APC supporters and Tinubu have no known peace since Obi joined ADC, Obi you are a real man and only hope for Nigeria to prosper

Godfullsam:
Stop saying what you don't know. They valued him so much that is why they are so quick to issue warning ⚠️.

If it were a lay man that threatened to leave, nobody will care.

Obi is a hot cake at the moment 😀 but that doesn't mean they will give him the presidential ticket
His best bet is to queue up with Atiku as his running mate.

That is the only chance of ADC to unseat APC but it is not the chance of obi to become president even if Atiku decided to spend only one term as promised.

In Nigeria, presidents don't hand over to their running mates.

Go and verify

Putindbutt:
Eeyah sorry o, it's APC and Tinubu warning Obi on this thread and threatening him like a small kid.. una go dey alright.

Pakute:
https://reubenabati.com.ng/feature/it-may-endyour-political-career-adc-sends-strong-warning-to-peter-obi-over-reports-of-dumping-coalition

Pakute:
https://reubenabati.com.ng/feature/it-may-endyour-political-career-adc-sends-strong-warning-to-peter-obi-over-reports-of-dumping-coalition

Pakute:
https://reubenabati.com.ng/feature/it-may-endyour-political-career-adc-sends-strong-warning-to-peter-obi-over-reports-of-dumping-coalition

esivue007:
If them like make them no give PO the presidential ticket come 2027.
ADC and the entire coalition would be gone!