The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged his supporters to throw their full weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Obi in a post on his verified facebook page on Thursday, directed all members of the Obidient movement and the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) to “vote ADC all the way” in the 16 states where the bye-elections will take place.
“Kindly note that because the Labour Party has no recognised candidates by INEC due to the internal crisis, I humbly urge every member of the Obidient and COPDEM families to go out and vote for the coalition political party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), in their respective states,” Obi stated.
The elections which will cover two senatorial districts, five federal constituencies and nine state assembly seats are being closely watched as a litmus test for party strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi’s departure from the Labour Party comes amid months of internal wrangling within the party.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently announced that the Labour Party has no validly nominated candidates for the bye-elections due to unresolved disputes over leadership and primaries.
Obi widely regarded as the face of a new political movement in Nigeria, now appears to be aligning more closely with the ADC which has presented itself as a viable third force committed to democratic reforms and grassroots development.
“The struggle for Nigeria has started,” Obi declared.
The ADC, which is fielding candidates across all 16 states in the bye-elections said the endorsement is a welcome development and a boost to the party.
