Governor Monday Okpebolo's statement declaring Mr. Peter Obi persona non grata in Edo State is as disgraceful as it is undemocratic.

Edo State is a Nigerian State. Peter Obi is a free citizen and does not need the Governor's clearance to visit Nigerians in their own country.

The Governor's statement betrays deep insecurity. When a Governor panics over courtesy visits and modest donations, it is a clear sign that something is deeply wrong somewhere.

Leaders who have served the people well will not be bothered when others receive applause. Perhaps, the people celebrating PO are simply reminding the Edo State Governor the kind of leader he should be.

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
Interim National Publicity Secretary, ADC.

LIFE SITUATION.

Happy Birthday Your Excellency Mr. Peter Obi

On this special day, I joined millions of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora to celebrate a man of principle, integrity, and visionary leadership.

Your unwavering commitment to accountability, good governance, and the empowerment of the ordinary Nigerian has earned you the respect and admiration of many across political, ethnic, and religious divides.
As you mark another year of life and service, may God grant you renewed strength, wisdom, and grace to continue being a voice for the voiceless and a beacon of hope for a better Nigeria.

Once again, Happy Birthday, Sir. May your legacy continue to inspire a new generation of Leaders.

Sign Comr Sunday Esua
Kaduna Political Affairs
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BREAKING!! ADC Constitution rules out Peter Obi's 2027 presidential ambition, backs Atiku, Amaechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) constitution effectively rules out Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, from contesting for the presidency under the ADC's platform in 2027.

This decision stems from the party's constitutional provision that disqualifies individuals affiliated with other political parties from seeking the party's top ticket. Specifically, the ADC's third schedule-guidelines for the conduct of primaries-states that only registered, card-carrying members of the party who are not affiliated with any other political party are eligible to seek nomination for public office.

This provision, contained in Article 8 on membership, stipulates that a person "must not belong to any other political party," and if previously affiliated, must have resigned from such membership.

Peter Obi, who has openly identified with the ADC and declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027, has not resigned his membership of the Labour Party. This poses a significant hurdle for Obi's potential candidacy under the ADC.

In contrast, the prospects of two other contenders, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi, getting the ADC ticket appear brighter. Both Atiku and Amaechi have resigned their memberships from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC), respectively, and joined the ADC.

According to the ADC's guidelines, having resigned from their previous parties, they may qualify for the party's nomination as they are cleared by the party's National Executive Committee.

When contacted for clarification on Obi's status, Obi's media aide, Tanko Yunusa, stated that the former Anambra governor had not left the Labour Party.

"Well, that will be made public if he decides to do that. At the moment, he is still a member of the Labour Party," Yunusa told LEADERSHIP Weekend.

The ADC emphasizes the importance of deepening internal democracy by ensuring that primary elections are free, fair, and credible, reflecting the true choice of its members.

"The electoral committee of the party shall conduct primary elections that will produce credible candidates that reflect the choice of the people. Nomination of candidates for elections into public offices shall be done by members of the Party in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act," the party's document states.

The ADC also reserves the authority to adopt either direct or indirect primaries or a consensus method for selecting candidates, as determined by the National Executive Committee.

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