Dumebi Kachikwu, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has alleged that former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi is already considering exiting the ADC-led coalition.

Obi had earlier in July 2025 aligned with other opposition leaders under the banner of the ADC in a bid to form a formidable coalition capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

However, just two days after the coalition was launched, Obi publicly declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election while still retaining his membership in the Labour Party. This sparked speculation about his political loyalty and the sustainability of the coalition.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Kachikwu claimed that Obi has now realized the coalition was neither neutral nor inclusive. He alleged that the entire ADC structure is being repurposed to serve the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

“The whole ADC structure is being packaged for the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar,” Kachikwu alleged. “Since I started warning people about what is happening, we can now see it unfolding. Someone like Mr. Peter Obi now understands that the coalition was never genuine. It was a platform built to push Atiku Abubakar’s ambition. From what we’ve gathered, he’s already exploring other options.”

Kachikwu, who has frequently accused opposition figures of hijacking the ADC, vowed that he would not allow the party to be used as a political vehicle for Atiku.

“This coming election will not be about class exploitation. We will resist it. Nigerians must be informed, empowered, and educated about their political power,” he added.

The rising tension within the ADC-led coalition has raised questions about its future and whether it can truly serve as a united platform for opposition candidates in 2027.