Nonetheless, there are strong suggestions that Obi’s formal declaration to contest on ADC would trigger a fresh wave of cross-defections in the South-East region. His move to ADC will be less about being lured than about testing whether his organic support can be institutionalised. “If he refuses, it will be read as capitulation to APC power brokers, risking alienation from the Obidient base. Obi, who has for some time now been linked with various political parties for the 2027 contests, had at the weekend confirmed that he was leaving the LP for the ADC. Umahi asserted at his country home in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Council Area of Ebonyi State, while receiving various political, religious, and community groups who paid him a Christmas homage.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2025 17:48 UTC