A leadership faction of the African Democratic Congress has rejected reports linking former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to a fresh membership registration in the party.
The group, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, said the process allegedly used to register Obi did not follow the party’s rules.
It described the development as irregular and unacceptable under the ADC constitution.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the faction said it was responding to what it called false and misleading claims circulating in public.
The statement insisted that the ADC operates a clear and compulsory system for admitting members, with no exceptions.
Gombe, who claims to be the authentic National Chairman of the party, said the ADC was wrongly associated with reports that Obi was registered at the party’s zonal office in Enugu. He stressed that such a move violates the party’s internal procedures.
He said, “It has come to our attention that a certain Mr. Peter Obi was reportedly registered at a party zonal office in Enugu. The National Working Committee wishes to categorically state that this action does not align with the constitutional and stipulated procedures for membership registration into the African Democratic Congress.”
The faction maintained that the ADC was founded on internal order and respect for laid-down rules. According to the statement, membership registration is not open to discretion by zonal or national offices.
Gombe added, “The ADC is a party built on the principles of order, discipline, and strict adherence to its constitution. The process of registering with the ADC is clearly outlined as follows:”
He listed the steps involved, beginning with “Ward Registration: Prospective members must register at their respective Ward levels within their state of origin or residence. This is the primary and constitutionally recognized point of entry.”
He also noted “Documentation: Registration requires the completion of official party forms and the provision of necessary details as required by the party’s registry.”
The process, according to him, ends with “Issuance of Membership Card: Upon successful registration at the Ward level, a validated party membership card is issued.”
The ADC faction said any registration outside this structure has no legal standing within the party. It insisted that zonal offices have no authority to admit members.
He said, “The party’s constitution does not provide for the registration of individuals at Zonal or National offices outside of their designated wards. Any registration carried out contrary to this provision is considered irregular and invalid.”
Based on this, the group formally disassociated itself from the reported registration involving Obi.
Gombe stated, “Therefore, the Office of the National Chairman distances the original, constitutionally-governed ADC from the reported registration of Mr. Peter Obi at the Enugu Zonal office. The party is investigating this breach of due process.”
The faction also warned Nigerians against being misled by claims of alternative registration channels. It stressed that ward-level registration remains the only recognised entry point into the party.
While restating that the ADC is open to all Nigerians, the group said such openness must follow the party’s laws.
He added, “The ADC remains committed to providing a robust and credible platform for all Nigerians but insists on doing so within the ambit of its laws and regulations.”
Yes Peter Obi have popularity, and wave supporters most of them are Igbo’s. its that can’t given chance to become president. if you looked the previous election of 2023 in that election he became number 3. where some minority was voten for him. in ADC there are many members who wants to be president in the party, like Atiku, Nasiru Elrufai, Amechi, and others. whoever win the primary election among them the only God known that. also Peter Obi can’t win the primary election.
This are d moles n saboteurs being sponsored by d ruling APC gvmnt to cause confusion in ADC. But now, all this type of game won’t work. People shld b careful n not allow themselves to b use against d people. They might offer u plenty money to act as a saboteur just like Arabimbi in LP who was even attacking his own Party presidential candidate. History wld not n kind to u n ur generation. B careful. Think of d people n tomorrow.
We all know you are being bankrolled by the APC. Shame on you