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The African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) intended debut as a unifying political platform for Nigeria’s opposition has been derailed.
On Wednesday, hours before the show began, the location where the event was scheduled to take place abruptly canceled a fully paid reservation.
However, the hotel would no longer host the event because of an unidentified “internal compliance matter,” the organizers were notified Wednesday morning.

A screenshot of the hotel’s message was posted on the Instagram page of Dele Momodu, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The text said, “Dear Respected Customer, Once again, we are grateful that you choose the Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments.

Unfortunately, we must notify you that we will not be able to host your planned event owing to an internal compliance issue that we recently discovered.

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“We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and acknowledge that the event is less than 24 hours away.”

Opposition leaders have reacted sharply to the abrupt cancelation, with Momodu accusing political meddling.

“The coalition’s reservation of a venue for the unveiling of the adopted party, ADC, was abruptly and unilaterally canceled by the hotel management because of what insiders described as fear of retaliation from APC operatives, demonstrating the ongoing intimidation of opposition by a nervous government.”

The opposition forces are ready to fiercely oppose the ruling party, and Momodu said that this would not stop them.

According to reports, Mark resigned, citing the PDP’s leadership turmoil as the primary cause in a statement he signed on June 27.
According to Mark, a founding member of the PDP, the party has been ridiculed by the public due to recent events that have deepened divisions, resulted in an ongoing leadership crisis, and caused irreconcilable disputes.

He just been appointed as one of the interim heads of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), which is why the former Senate President resigned.

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“I extend my warmest greetings to you and the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otukpo Ward 1, and throughout Benue State and Nigeria,” the statement said. This letter serves as official notice that I have decided to leave the party with immediate effect. As you may remember, my commitment to the PDP’s principles has remained strong and unwavering over the years. Following our defeat in the 2015 presidential election, almost all party members left, but I vowed to stay the last guy standing.

Without coming across as immodest, I have worked tirelessly to rebuild, unite, and reposition the party. This has helped the PDP regain its national prominence and become the party of choice for many Nigerians.

“But recent events characterized by widening gaps, an ongoing leadership crisis, and intractable disagreements have diminished the party to a shadow of its former self, making it the target of public insults.”

Following extensive discussions with my loved ones, relatives, and political connections, I have decided to join Nigeria’s National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in an attempt to save our country and protect our hard-won democracy.

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, has formally proposed to the new opposition alliance a single four-year term.
The Obidient Movement Worldwide’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, reportedly verified the development on Tuesday.
During a ceremony in Pantami, Gombe State, Tanko revealed that Obi had received the traditional title of “Sarki Maskan” (War Hero) and a letter of commendation from Mai Martaba Abdullahi, the District Head of Pantami, for his humanitarian efforts in the community.

Additionally, Obi’s former media assistant was honored with the title of “Dan Maje Babba Pantanmi.”
During the event, Tanko told Punch that the high-level coalition, which consists of notable opposition leaders like former Senate President David Mark, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, had been presented with Obi’s proposal for a four-year term.

We’ve shown it to the coalition,” Tanko stated. They can use it to help them decide what to do. But we are sure it can succeed.

“This statement is based on ethics, and Peter Obi is the epitome of that. Nigeria is currently in need of honest leaders.

He stated that Obi thinks a single four-year tenure will be enough to begin Nigeria’s change and revitalize the country’s faltering economy.

Despite the fact that the constitution does not specify a single term, Obi has made it obvious that he intends to serve only one term, Tanko stated. He thinks he can complete his mission in four years plus.

According to Tanko, resolving Nigeria’s electrical crisis on its own under Obi’s direction will “solve a multitude of problems,” such as increasing domestic output and reducing reliance on outside help.

He stated, “He is promising that Nigeria will once again become an exporting nation under his leadership.” Aircraft will no longer abandon our airports.

Obi’s Reasons for Taking Pantami’s Title After Years of Refusing Honors
Regarding Obi’s choice to accept the Sarki Maskan title, Tanko added that the honor has special meaning because it comes from a Muslim community in the north.

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According to Tanko, Obi is not a man who pursues titles. Yet this one is unique. It originates from an Igbo guy who was honored for his impact and charity by a northern town.

In the North, where he was less popular in the 2023 elections, it says a lot about Obi’s increasing popularity across the country.

The Obidient coordinator gave examples of Obi’s popularity at the grassroots level, pointing to his community projects in Northern Nigeria, such as the installation of boreholes and school interventions in Almajiri.

“Today in Pantami, there is pure water for both humans and animals. According to the locals, “Go get me water from Peter Obi’s borehole.” He answered, “That indicates that something has changed.”

“Obi’s personal donations to underprivileged schools and encouragement of entrepreneurship among northern youths have further endeared him to communities once considered politically distant,” Tanko said.

Tanko concluded that the North might be growing receptive to Obi’s message in anticipation of the 2027 elections, characterizing Pantami’s recognition as a sign of shifting political alignments.