Peter Obi May Exit ADC Amid Atiku Hijack Claims – Kachikwu
- Admin
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
The unfolding drama within Nigeria’s opposition coalition has taken a new twist, as African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dumebi Kachikwu has alleged that former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi is already planning to exit the recently formed coalition under the ADC umbrella.
Recall that in early July 2025, Peter Obi joined other prominent opposition figures in launching the ADC as a unifying coalition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move was widely seen as a strategic step to present a formidable challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, just two days after the coalition’s launch, Obi declared his 2027 presidential ambition while still retaining his membership in the Labour Party. This raised eyebrows within political circles, with many questioning the unity and true purpose of the coalition.
Now, Kachikwu is sounding the alarm. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, he claimed that Obi has realized that the ADC is allegedly being repurposed to serve the political interest of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
“The entire ADC structure is being packaged for Atiku Abubakar,” Kachikwu stated. “Peter Obi has now understood that the so-called coalition was not genuinely built for collective opposition interest. It is simply a political vehicle for Atiku’s 2027 ambition.”
Kachikwu, who has been a vocal critic of internal manipulation within his party, insists that the ADC was hijacked by loyalists of Atiku in a calculated move to control the emerging coalition. He argues that the platform has lost its neutrality and is no longer a viable option for credible alternative candidates like Peter Obi.
According to Kachikwu, the betrayal has triggered disillusionment among other aspirants within the coalition, many of whom are now reconsidering their participation.
“Other aspirants are beginning to realise that this coalition is a façade there’s no shared vision, just personal ambition,” he said. “That’s why Obi and others are looking elsewhere.”
Kachikwu further vowed to resist any attempt to turn the ADC into a tool of political elitism. He maintained that 2027 must not become another cycle of “class exploitation,” where established political figures manipulate party structures for personal gain.
“We won’t allow the 2027 elections to be stolen by the elite,” he declared. “Our mission is to enlighten Nigerians about their democratic power and prevent the recycling of failed leadership.”
This latest revelation deepens the uncertainty within the opposition alliance and raises pressing questions about the viability of a united front against the APC in the next election cycle. As internal wrangling escalates, all eyes are now on Peter Obi and whether he will make a formal break from the ADC-led coalition to chart a new political path.
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