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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed confidence that the collaboration between the party and the Obidient Movement will dislodge the All Progressives Congress from power in 2027.

Odigie-Oyegun, a former National Chairman of the APC, spoke on Monday in Benin during the mass defection of members of the Obidient Movement into the ADC in Edo State.

The development comes weeks after former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, formally joined the ADC.

Welcoming the Obidient Movement on Monday, Odigie-Oyegun said the influx of the Obidient Movement into the party signalled the readiness of Nigerians, particularly the youth, to engage in in the struggle for a leadership change and national rebirth.

According to him, the calibre of individuals joining the ADC reinforces the belief that a new Nigeria is achievable.

“A new Nigeria is truly possible,” Odigie-Oyegun said.

“A few days ago, I was in a hall when a colourful and important personality, Dele Momodu, joined us. Today is the first time I am seeing youths who are genuinely committed to nation-building. It is also my first time meeting members of the Obidient Movement in this number, and we are convinced that the youth of this country are ready.”

He described the decision of the Obidient Movement to join the ADC as a deliberate choice to take ownership of the struggle for change.

“You have decided to take up the struggle yourselves by joining the ADC, and I am happy. From the day this coalition came together, I was convinced that we are on the right path,” he said.

Odigie-Oyegun said dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in the country and Edo State should serve as motivation for collective action.

“We have one target: we have a country to save. We must ensure that through the ADC, we make a new Nigeria possible,” he added.

Also speaking, the Edo State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Asemota Idiogbe, said the ADC provided the most viable platform to challenge the APC both in Edo State and at the national level.

“This is the right party to battle the APC in Edo and Nigeria. ADC will take over Edo and the country,” he said.

Idiogbe expressed optimism that the party would field Peter Obi as its presidential candidate and eventually produce the next president.

"We expect Peter Obi to be the President. We are here to strengthen the party, not to ask for positions. We will influence the masses to vote for the ADC. The party is for people who want a better Nigeria,” he said.

He added that leaders of the Obidient Movement were instrumental in building the Labour Party, but insisted that the movement had now fully merged into the ADC.

“We are self-funded. We do not share money to mobilise people. Some of those who won on our platform betrayed us and joined the APC,” he said.

The Edo State Chairman of the ADC, Kenneth Odion, welcomed the Obidient Movement into the party, saying the development positioned the ADC for strong electoral performance in future elections.

The State Woman Leader, Faith Ebodaghe, described the ADC as a rescue platform, urging women to play an active role in the political struggle.

“The ADC is on a rescue mission. We are the David sent to confront Goliath. With our voter cards, we will bring down the APC,” she said.

“The pain is enough. When we deliver, the pain will be no more. Women must be ready to fly and change the narrative"

yarimo:
Please someone should remind John odigie -oyegun there is no INEC polling unit on social media

Judemarco31:
And someone should also help me to remind you that there will be no room for APC rigging in 2027 election.

HacheNoire:
The NDLEA has not being enough to curb and stop the use of illicit substances within the country.

The pandemic is crippling the sanity, minds, thoughts and emotion of both the young and old.


How do you explain that a living thing actually believes Peter stands a chance in 2031?

These false hopes and infatuations are definitely born out of substance abuse.

yarimo:
Please someone should remind John odigie -oyegun there is no INEC polling unit on social media

yarimo:
Please someone should remind John odigie -oyegun there is no INEC polling unit on social media

yarimo:
Please someone should remind John odigie -oyegun there is no INEC polling unit on social media

Judemarco31:
And someone should also help me to remind you that there will be no room for APC rigging in 2027 election.

Tenses:
Nah online tinubu lost in lagos, Abuja, Rivers that he hasto switch off server like a common thief?

Bentacur007:
New government is coming soon

Richie6:
In a free and fair election, APC will lose before 12 pm on election day.

Macphenson:
Did a former APC chairman really said this? Tinubu is in for a hot seat. These are men he started the party with.

simpleseyi:
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If your friends have not stabbed you at your back, you are not a man yet