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Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has called for an end to what he described as excessive political litigation, urging politicians to stay away from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) if they intend to drag the party into court disputes.
Obi made the remark while addressing supporters shortly after formally aligning with the NDC, in what marks a significant development in the ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“For the sake of democracy, we plead with those always going to court for litigation, don’t come to our party,” he said, in a statement that appears to reflect growing frustration within opposition ranks over protracted legal battles affecting party stability.
His comments come against the backdrop of lingering disputes within the African Democratic Congress, where internal crises and court cases have raised uncertainty about leadership and structure.
Reports indicate that these legal complications were a major factor influencing the decision by Obi and other key figures to seek an alternative political platform.
Obi’s emphasis on litigation-free politics also aligns with concerns raised by stakeholders about the impact of court cases on electoral readiness, especially as timelines for party primaries approach.
According to the electoral timetable, political parties are expected to conclude their primaries within strict deadlines, making prolonged legal disputes a potential liability.
The NDC has positioned itself as a stable alternative platform, with its leadership publicly welcoming new entrants and assuring them of a structured and transparent political environment.
The party has also signalled readiness to accommodate major political figures as part of a wider coalition aimed at strengthening opposition ahead of 2027.
Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election and later moved to the ADC, has maintained a strong support base, particularly among young voters and reform-minded Nigerians seeking alternatives to the dominant parties.
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