Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during the party’s membership registration and mobilisation exercise in Anambra State on Saturday, March 7. Obi completed his registration at his hometown, Agulu in Anaocha LGA, and used the occasion to criticise the recently-passed 2026 Electoral Act, promising to challenge it in court.
Obi argued that the new law is structured to favour the ruling party and facilitate electoral manipulation in the 2027 general elections, claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has overstepped its role by interfering in party processes rather than focusing on conducting elections.
Addressing supporters, the former Anambra governor said the South-East region is united in preparation for 2027, stressing the importance of mobilising grassroots voters.
“The 2027 election will be about Nigerians standing against bad leadership. We are committed to a Nigeria where anyone, regardless of background, can succeed. The South-East is part of Nigeria, and no region is more Nigerian than the South-East,” Obi said.
He emphasised the need to protect the integrity of the voting process, warning against past tactics like ballot box snatching, and urged citizens to register and mobilise others to vote.
Party leaders at the event, including Ndi Obi, highlighted that ADC offers a platform free from oppression and reiterated that the immediate goal is to ensure Obi’s electoral success. Ben Nwosu, chairman of the ADC Registration Committee in Anambra, described the registration drive as a “task force operation” to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence.
The party plans to distribute 50,000 membership cards across all 21 local government areas, with registration conducted both online and at designated centres. The ADC will use a direct primary system to elect its candidates.
Obi’s registration was joined by other key figures, including Senator Victor Umeh, the party’s lawmakers, and John Nwosu, ADC’s candidate in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, who described the event as the official start of Obi’s journey to the presidency.
Reflecting on lessons from past elections, the party vowed to tackle challenges like voter apathy, vote buying, and inadequate polling agents to secure victory in 2027.
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