Former Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant in Edo State, Olumide AKpata, has disclosed that his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was motivated by his respect for former presidential candidate Peter Obi.
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Speaking to supporters at the ADC secretariat in Benin City, Olumide Akpata said his defection was intended to strengthen the party and advance Obi’s vision for national renewal.
At the event, Olumide Akpata was officially welcomed by the Edo State ADC Chairman, Kennedy Odion, in the presence of prominent political figures including former Edo State governors John Odigie-Oyegun and Oserheimen Osunbor, former Senate Chief Whip Roland Owie, and other senior party members.
The gathering was described as a significant boost to the ADC’s profile in the state.
After being presented with his membership card by Odion, Olumide Akpata pointed to Obi’s earlier decision to join the ADC on December 31, 2025, as a major influence on his own choice.
“I joined the party to add value and to be part of the change that Obi represents,” he remarked, while also thanking members of the Obidient Movement for their encouragement and warm welcome.
In his remarks, Obi reiterated his dedication to building a Nigeria that serves the broader population rather than a select elite.
“We must build a nation that moves from consumption to production,” he said, stressing the ADC’s commitment to broad-based prosperity and fair economic progress.
Party elders and former governors commended the expanding coalition within the ADC, pointing to previous political achievements and voicing optimism about success in the 2027 general elections.
Osunbor specifically cautioned against any manipulation of the electoral process by the ruling party, urging citizens to stay alert and protect the country’s democratic institutions.
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