Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified that he remains a member of the Labour Party and has not defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite aligning with a newly formed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Obi explained that his involvement with the coalition is based on a shared intention to work together for the 2027 polls, but does not amount to membership in another political party.

“I said I’m a member of this, you know, and I’m going to work with this group,” Obi stated. “I want to be part of your dinner in the evening.’ That doesn’t mean I should abandon my breakfast and lunch, because I wanted to come and eat your dinner.”
When asked if his position amounts to anti-party activity, Obi dismissed the suggestion, noting that the Labour Party has not declared opposition to the coalition’s future plans. “Remember we said for 2027. Say we’re not in 2027, we’re in 2025,” he added.

Obi also addressed speculation that he may become the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the next election cycle, saying that no such discussions have taken place.

“Nobody has ever discussed with me whether I’m going to be A or B or C,” Obi said. “I’m going to contest for the President of the Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I’ll qualify for it.”

His comments come days after the opposition coalition adopted the ADC as its platform, signaling early strategic alignment among key political figures in the run-up to 2027.