The Labour Party in Rivers State, led by Nenadi Usman, announced that its structures and organs across various states are expected to join the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, now in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development follows Obi’s defection from the Labour Party to the ADC, together with some party stalwarts from the South‑East in Enugu State.
Gogo Wellington, chairman of the Nenadi Usman‑led faction of the Labour Party in Rivers State, said the party had been engaged in opposition‑coalition talks, which have now concluded. The outcome of those discussions led to Obi’s decision to move to the ADC. Wellington explained that the coalition talks were aimed at securing a viable platform for the 2027 general elections.
The leader of the Obedient Movement in Rivers State attributed Obi’s defection to unresolved internal issues within the Labour Party, noting that Obi and his supporters are focused on rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges, regardless of the political platform. Wellington expressed confidence in Obi’s ability to secure the ADC’s presidential ticket but emphasized that the overriding objective remains the rescue of Nigeria. He added that Obi’s supporters no longer have a political stake in the Labour Party after his exit, citing challenges and internal discord that had plagued Obi’s political pursuit within the party.
The move to the ADC is seen as a welcome development because it provides a viable platform for the 2027 electoral pursuit. Obi’s defection and that of his supporters to the ADC are expected to be completed shortly, with other party structures and organs across the states likely to follow suit. This shift has significant implications for Nigeria’s political landscape, especially as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. The unfolding situation will determine how the move impacts the nation’s political dynamics and the future of the Labour Party.
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