Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South Senatorial District, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant shift in the opposition political landscape.
Abaribe made the announcement on Wednesday at an event held at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu. The gathering also witnessed the formal entry of Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, into the ADC. The occasion attracted political stakeholders and supporters drawn by the growing push for a unified opposition platform.
The senator, who joined APGA in 2023 after leaving his former party to contest and win his Senate seat, confirmed that his resignation from APGA took effect earlier that same day. He stated that his decision was deliberate and timely, noting that he had now fully committed himself to the ADC.
In his remarks, Abaribe openly aligned himself with Peter Obi, referring to him as his political leader and expressing confidence in the direction the new coalition is taking. He said he was optimistic that the collective effort of like-minded politicians and citizens would eventually lead to meaningful national transformation.
Reflecting on a past media interview, the former Senate Minority Leader reiterated his long-held belief that real change can only be achieved through unity and collective resolve. Using a cultural expression to emphasize his point, he suggested that the moment for decisive action had arrived, a comment that was met with loud applause from the audience.
Abaribe went on to describe the ADC as more than just a political party, portraying it as a broad platform designed to mobilize Nigerians against the country’s deepening challenges. He argued that the party offers a credible alternative capable of confronting poor governance and unseating the ruling party when the time comes.
Taking a strong swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abaribe accused the party of failing to deliver on its promises of change, instead presiding over years of hardship and insecurity. He vowed that the opposition, united under the ADC, would work to end what he described as Nigeria’s prolonged decline since 2015.
Earlier reports also highlighted Peter Obi’s call for unity among opposition figures and civic groups across the country. Obi explained that his decision to join the ADC was driven solely by national interest and concern for Nigeria’s future. He urged his political allies, members of the Obidient Movement, and other opposition leaders to rally behind the ADC as a single national coalition.
Obi warned that remaining silent or divided at such a critical point in the nation’s history could have lasting consequences, stressing that moments of national crisis demand courage, unity, and decisive action.
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