Obi resigns from ADC and other political news

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Obi resigns from ADC and other political news

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has announced his resignation from the ADC in a statement on his verified X account. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, criticized Obi for his exit from the ADC, labeling him a political opportunist. Additionally, former Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali has joined the Yobe governorship race following the collapse of consensus talks among aspirants.

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