The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified that he does not need to formally defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Obi explained that he has always been a member of the ADC and was part of the coalition from its inception.
He made the clarification while speaking during an X Space discussion on Sunday night.
The former Anambra State governor also stressed that he holds former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in high regard.
“I am not joining the ADC. I cannot re-join what I am already a part of,” Obi said.
“I have been part of the coalition from day one.
“Nobody is stepping down for me in the ADC.
“We have all agreed to work together, and Atiku remains my respected leader.”
His clarification comes amid reports of a possible move to the party in the forthcoming presidential election.
