A public affairs analyst has issued a strong warning to Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, advising him against defecting to the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi Told to Stay Rooted in Labour Party
In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on Monday, December 29, 2025, analyst Donald Okwuosa stated that Peter Obi should remain in the Labour Party where he has already established a strong political base. Okwuosa argued that moving from one party to another would damage Obi's political image.
"He should remain in the Labour Party, where he is already rooted," Okwuosa said. "Running from one party to another makes him a political pr0stitute and sends out a signal of desperation. I love his calmness and confidence."
ADC Coalition Labelled as Unstable and Hijacked
Okwuosa expressed serious doubts about the longevity of the ADC coalition, which reports suggest is set to include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He predicted that the alliance would not survive the pressures of the election cycle.
"More people would join the Labour Party because of Obi. ADC won't last," Okwuosa warned. "Once Atiku sees no future for himself in ADC, he would pull out as usual and crash the structure/party."
The analyst went further to allege that Atiku Abubakar has already hijacked the ADC coalition and is dictating the terms of engagement. This situation, according to Okwuosa, would limit Obi's influence and autonomy if he were to join.
Background of the 2027 Presidential Race
The political landscape for the 2027 elections is taking shape with significant movements. Recall that both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are reportedly contesting for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress.
This development has raised concerns among political observers that a fallout between the two prominent opposition figures could ultimately benefit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Peter Obi himself has previously expressed reservations about the ADC coalition, describing it as shaky and unstable in a message to the party's leaders.
The situation remains fluid as key political actors position themselves for what promises to be a highly contested 2027 presidential election.
