Olumide Akpata Joins ADC After Labour Party Exit
Olumide Akpata, who flew the Labour Party flag in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has officially pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former LP candidate was formally admitted into the party in Edo State by its chairman, Kennedy Odion, in the company of several political heavyweights. Among those present were former Edo governors John Odigie-Oyegun and Oserheimen Osunbor, ex-Senate Chief Whip Roland Owie, Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal lawmaker Murphy Omoruyi, and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. After being handed his membership card, Akpata revealed that Obi’s earlier move to the ADC on December 31, 2025, significantly influenced his own decision. He explained that he joined the party to help strengthen its structure and advance the collective aspiration of building a new Nigeria. He also thanked the ADC leadership for the warm welcome and praised the Obidient Movement for remaining consistent and resilient despite challenges. Speaking at the event, Obi reaffirmed his resolve to pursue national transformation. “Our commitment to a new Nigeria is total, even though they are doing everything possible to stop us.” He stressed that Nigeria must be restructured to benefit all citizens rather than a privileged minority, adding that the country must transition from a consumption-driven economy to one anchored on production. Earlier, Odion commended Obi’s steadfastness and assured that the ADC remains focused on national renewal. Odigie-Oyegun described the party as expanding steadily in both numbers and quality, insisting that Nigeria is in urgent need of rescue. Osunbor voiced confidence that the coalition spearheaded by Oyegun would propel the ADC to success in the 2027 general elections. Drawing parallels with the 2013 political alliance that culminated in the APC’s 2015 victory, he suggested history could repeat itself under the ADC platform. He also alleged that the ruling party was working against transparent electoral reforms ahead of 2027, citing opposition to real-time electronic transmission of results. According to him, only those with intentions to manipulate the process would resist credible and transparent elections, urging Nigerians to stay vigilant.
