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Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to avoid internal disputes and legal battles, warning that prolonged litigation could weaken efforts to build a credible opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi made the remarks in a video circulating on Sunday, shortly after he and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso were seen receiving party membership cards, signalling what appears to be their formal alignment with the NDC.
Addressing party members, Obi emphasised unity and discipline as essential pillars for political consolidation, noting that internal conflicts have historically destabilised parties in Nigeria.
“Please let there be no litigation. Party members, please don’t go to court. We want to build a party, we are not lawyers,” Obi said, cautioning against distractions that could derail the party’s progress. He added, “We are pleading with the judiciary. Please end cases in party so we can face the job of building a new Nigeria that is possible.”
Framing his appeal within a broader national vision, Obi stressed the need to prioritise institution-building over personal ambition.
“We want to build a country where a child of nobody can be somebody without knowing anybody,” he stated, reinforcing his long-standing advocacy for equity and opportunity.
The development follows a closed-door meeting between Obi, Kwankwaso, and NDC leaders at the Abuja residence of the party’s National Leader and former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson. The meeting, held in Guzape, is understood to be part of ongoing consultations to consolidate opposition forces ahead of the next electoral cycle. Supporters of the Obi-Kwankwaso movement gathered at the venue, chanting in solidarity as both leaders arrived.
Obi’s latest intervention comes after his recent exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which he attributed to persistent internal crises and legal disputes.
He had maintained that his departure was not driven by personal grievances but by systemic issues affecting party cohesion and effectiveness.
His appeal underscores growing concern among opposition figures about the destabilising impact of intra-party litigation, particularly as efforts intensify to build a unified front capable of mounting a serious challenge in 2027.
