ADC-Obidient alliance will oust APC in 2027 – Odigie-Oyegun
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He described the mass defection as a conscious and strategic decision by the Obidient Movement to directly participate in the struggle for political and social change.
A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed strong optimism that the growing partnership between the ADC and the Obidient Movement will end the APC’s hold on power in the 2027 general elections.
Odigie-Oyegun spoke on Monday in Benin City, Edo State, during the formal reception of members of the Obidient Movement who defected en masse to the ADC.
The defection comes shortly after the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, officially aligned with the ADC, a development that has energised the party’s base.
Addressing the gathering, Odigie-Oyegun said the decision of the Obidient Movement to pitch its tent with the ADC reflected a growing determination among Nigerians—particularly young people—to actively pursue political change and national renewal.
He noted that the calibre and commitment of new entrants into the party reinforced his belief that the country stood at the threshold of transformation.
“A new Nigeria is truly possible,” Odigie-Oyegun said.
Recalling recent developments within the party, he added:“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 mass defection as a conscious and strategic decision by the Obidient Movement to directly participate in the struggle for political and social 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 further argued that widespread dissatisfaction with governance at both the national and Edo State levels should galvanise citizens into collective political 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.
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