The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Obi carried out his registration in his hometown of Agulu in Anambra State on Saturday.
Speaking shortly after completing the process, the former governor stated that he would challenge the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 in court, alleging that certain provisions in the law were crafted to influence the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
He also accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of exceeding its constitutional mandate by trying to interfere in how political parties handle their internal affairs.
According to him, INEC’s duty is to conduct transparent elections rather than determine how political parties choose their candidates.
Obi further claimed that the new electoral legislation appeared to give an advantage to the ruling party in the next general election.
He urged party members and supporters to step up grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections and encouraged eligible citizens to register and actively participate in the voting process.
The former presidential candidate also stressed the importance of unity among opposition parties across the country to create a formidable political force capable of transforming Nigeria.
