Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, despite his recent alignment with a new political coalition spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Obi dismissed growing speculation that his involvement in the ADC-led coalition signaled his departure from the Labour Party.

"Today, I’m an LP member and I remain in LP, but we have all agreed to work together in coalition for the 2027 election, and for that, we have adopted ADC," Obi stated.

The new coalition aims to challenge and potentially unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the ballot in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Among those reportedly involved in the coalition are former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Senate President David Mark, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Obi, who joined the Labour Party shortly before the 2023 elections, emphasized that the coalition does not amount to a defection but rather a strategic partnership aimed at rescuing Nigeria.

However, Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, recently stirred controversy by suggesting that Obi and others had effectively exited the party by endorsing ADC as the coalition’s political platform.

As the political landscape continues to evolve ahead of 2027, Obi’s declaration signals a possible shift toward broader alliances while maintaining party loyalty — at least for now.