The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has endorsed Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, and Datti Baba-Ahmed, the LP’s vice presidential candidate.
The endorsement followed the formation of an alliance and a grand coalition for the Obi/Datti presidency.
ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu; BoT Chairman, Dr. Mani Ibrahim; and LP leader, Prof. Pat Utomi were among those who attended the event.
Alliance
Nigeria Mothers for Good Governance, Fulani United, Nigeria Artisans, League of Imams, Nigeria Traders, Yoruba United, Mega Political Coalition, Kanuris United, Amalgamated Coalitions, CEG Groups, and Nigeria Legions United are the key alliance partners.
“We created this party over 16 years ago, and we knew it would not be simple, but we committed to investing ourselves in the effort,” he says.
“At the time, we were certain that the structures in place were too fluid, undisciplined, compromised, and fragile to support the country.
“Well, almost every Nigerian today shares this sentiment. Time has proven us correct.
“We promised ourselves that we are going to be the grassroots political party with an inclusive culture and unique character that will promote the development of Nigeria and Africa.
“A nation where every one of us and our future generation can dream great dreams and see their dreams come true. A country in which no one is oppressed.
“Are we successful? Yes, absolutely. We never imagined that we would produce the President or governors in even ten years. We recognized that creating a nation in a highly corrupted environment would be difficult. Everything may be murky today, but the hints of a rainbow are beginning to appear. To demonstrate our progress, after a due diligence assessment conducted by distinguished personalities and leaders of civil society in the country, ADC emerged as a party of choice in 2018.
“Despite the challenges we’ve encountered as a party over the past six months, our tenacity has enabled us to come out stronger.” We currently have almost 1,400 candidates running for governor, Senate, House Members, and state assembly.” Many youth and women’s organizations have openly backed ADC and offered to work with our candidates at the grassroots level in the last four months. About 200 of our candidates from all areas have the support of Nigerians in the Diaspora.
“Today, we come together as a family and as a formidable third force: our Grand Patrons and Board of Trustee members; our National Executive Council; our National Working Committee; our Diaspora Network, and our National Youth Council to take a stand in solidarity, moving forward for the viable presidential candidate the entire nation is clamoring for.
“After our due diligence and critical assessment of the 17 presidential candidates and what they have to offer Nigerians, and after consulting our Grand Patron and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, we decided as a party that the Obi-Datti Movement is a worthy cause to endorse.
“Today, we form this Star Alliance for one purpose only: to ensure a loud victory.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the media, it has been over 22 years since we embraced democracy as a Nation. The first presidential election that heralded this republic was held on the 27th of February, 1999, and in a week, we would be coincidentally marking the eve of that event in which General Olusegun Obasanjo, one of the highly respected military veterans, an Owu man from Ogun State, South West Nigeria, was elected President.
“This Star Alliance is significant because we must decide to shape the space mindfully going forward, or believe me, this country is doomed.“ A whole generation of 20/30 years has passed since the annulled June 12 election of 1993.
“This democracy was a result of the combined efforts and sacrifices of many: civil society leaders, concerned professionals, labour, PRONACO and NADECO, Nigeria’s International friends, and many other individuals and patriots.
“We do not stand alone in this solidarity. Our Star Alliance Partners include the following: Nigeria Mothers for Good Governance, Fulani United, Nigeria Artisans, League of Imams, Nigeria Traders, Yoruba United, Mega Political Coalition, Kanuris United, Nigeria Professional Group, DG Global Groups, Amalgamated Coalitions, Groups, and Nigeria Legions United.”
MoU
The event’s high point was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Labour Party, LP, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Shortly after signing the MoU, ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, said the partnership was only a collaboration, not a merger with the Labour Party.
He also vowed to assist Peter Obi in having his numbers in the National Assembly.
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