Thousands of politicians from various parties in Abia State have joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The move by the politicians follows the recent defection of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the ADC.
Recall that Obi, who had adopted the platform as the coalition party, joined the ADC less than a week ago alongside some of his supporters across the state.
Speaking on Sunday during the mass defection in Abia, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Emeka Nwankpa said the defectors decided to join Obi in ADC to support his 2027 presidential ambition.
Nwankpa, at the event venue in his country home, Umuaku, Ntigha, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state the defectors left their parties alongside their leaders in Abia as a result of the strong conviction they have in Obi and the vision of the ADC.
According to him, ADC and Obi’s manifesto is docked on people-oriented governance, social justice, and sustainable development.
Describing the ADC as a progressive and credible political platform, Nwankpa said Obi through the party will deliver the kind of people-centred governance Nigerians desire.
He also noted that, it is crystal clear that the ADC offers a fresh opportunity for leaders and the people to work together in rebuilding trust in politics.
Welcomed to the party by the chairman of ADC in Abia State, Norman Obinna, the new defectors assured that the political direction of Nigeria is heading towards ADC.
