Mr. Peter Obi, Senator Victor Umeh, Senator Tony Nwoye, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Hon. Lilian Oby Orogbu, Hon. Afam Ogene officially defect to African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Others are Senator Ben Obi, Senator Gilbert Nnaji, Former Governor of Imo State – Achike Udenwa, Former Governor of Ebonyi State – Dr. Sam Egwu, etc
Peter Obi, along with several lawmakers and former governors, is officially defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) today, December 31, 2025, in Enugu.
The list of defectors includes
Senators:
– Victor Umeh (Anambra Central)
– Tony Nwoye (Anambra North)
– Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South)
– Ben Obi
– Gilbert Nnaji
House of Representatives Members:
– Hon. Lilian Oby Orogbu
– Hon Barr Okey-Joe Onuakalusi
– Hon. Afam Ogene
Former Governors:
– Achike Udenwa (Imo State)
– Dr. Sam Egwu (Ebonyi State)
This move is seen as a significant reshuffle ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Obi likely contesting for the presidential ticket of ADC
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