{"id":18668,"date":"2026-02-08T08:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T08:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/?p=18668"},"modified":"2026-02-08T09:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T09:08:07","slug":"the-unstoppable-force-adc-and-obidients-rally-behind-peter-obi-for-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/the-unstoppable-force-adc-and-obidients-rally-behind-peter-obi-for-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"The Unstoppable Force: ADC and Obidient&#8217;s Rally Behind Peter Obi for 2027."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='epvc-post-count'><span class='epvc-eye'><\/span>  <span class=\"epvc-count\"> 216<\/span><span class='epvc-label'> Views<\/span><\/div><p>In the heart of Nigeria, a movement is brewing. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Obidient Movement are joining forces to propel the former Labour Party&#8217;s Peter Obi to the presidency in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The ADC and her leaders have thrown their weight behind Obi, citing his vision for a new Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Obidients, a grassroots movement of young Nigerians, are working tirelessly to mobilize support for Obi come 2027. Their enthusiasm is palpable, with social media campaigns and town hall meetings galvanizing a new wave of supporters.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re not just campaigning for a candidate; we&#8217;re building a movement for change,&#8221; said Ifeanyi, a young Obidient. &#8220;Peter Obi represents hope for a better Nigeria, and we&#8217;re giving it our all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the ADC&#8217;s organizational prowess and the Obidients&#8217; passion, Peter Obi&#8217;s candidacy is gaining momentum. As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 presidential election, one thing is clear: the ADC and Obidients are a force to be reckoned with Master&#8217;s in Business Administration (MBA), University of Nigeria and Bachelor&#8217;s in Philosophy, University of Nigeria. He has also built a career as a former Governor, Anambra State (2006-2007, 2007-2014), Labour Party Presidential Candidate (2023), Chairman, Board of Trustees, Lagos Business School.<\/p>\n<p>Obi has also been bestowed with the following awards. Best Governor in Nigeria (2007), Outstanding Leadership Award (2013) and a host of others. His skills include, motivational speaking, strategic planning, economic development and transformational leadership.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>216 ViewsIn the heart of Nigeria, a movement is brewing. 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