Going Back To PDP Is Political Suicide – ADC Reveals Why Obi Won’t Risk It

Bolaji Abdullahi, interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has affirmed that former presidential candidate Peter Obi remains an active member of the coalition.

During an interview on Prime Time, a program on Arise Television aired on Monday, Abdullahi stated that Obi is unlikely to risk rejoining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing major concerns about the party’s internal dynamics.

According to Abdullahi, it is widely recognized that the PDP is largely influenced by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He claimed that while the ADC’s emergence has stirred reactions within the PDP, the APC still maintains substantial control over the opposition party’s core.

“Peter remains part of the coalition, no matter what others might suggest,” Abdullahi said. “It’s common knowledge that the PDP’s strategic control is still held by the ruling APC. Peter Obi, more than anyone else, understands the dangers of returning to such a platform.”

On the topic of the ADC’s presidential candidate, Abdullahi clarified that the party is not yet focused on choosing a flagbearer. “We’re just a month old as a party. Our priority right now is building strong structures, systems, and a solid democratic foundation—not selecting a candidate,” he explained.

He added that when the time is right, the ADC’s presidential candidate would be chosen through an open and democratic process.