Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday, March 7, 2026, during the party’s statewide membership registration and mobilization drive in Anambra State.
Obi completed his registration in his hometown of Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, marking the launch of the ADC’s membership exercise across all 21 local government areas.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening grassroots participation and party structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At the event, Obi announced plans to challenge the recently enacted 2026 Electoral Act in court, alleging that certain provisions could undermine electoral integrity and enable manipulation of future polls.
He argued that the law expands the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission beyond supervising elections, encroaching on internal party matters.
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“We need an Electoral Act that strengthens democracy and ensures credible elections, not one that can be used to undermine the people’s will,” Obi said, urging the commission to remain neutral and focus on conducting transparent elections.
Obi also highlighted the importance of opposition unity and regional cooperation ahead of the 2027 polls, framing the election as a contest between citizens seeking better governance and entrenched political structures.
He encouraged supporters to participate in the registration exercise and mobilise others to join the ADC.
Lawmakers affiliated with the party, including Senator Victor Umeh of Anambra Central, also registered during the exercise.
Party leaders described the mobilization drive as a critical step in building a competitive opposition platform and influencing Nigeria’s electoral landscape.
The event underscores ongoing realignments within the opposition as political actors prepare for the 2027 general elections and push for reforms in the country’s electoral framework.