Utomi praises Obi's ADC-to-NDC move as smart amid 2027 opposition shifts

Prof. Pat Utomi says Peter Obi's move from ADC to NDC was smart, arguing Obi avoided being trapped in ADC's flawed primary process where aspirants like Chibuike Amaechi complained after losing to Atiku Abubakar. Utomi called ADC primaries a 'complete farce' where outcomes were imposed rather than democratically decided.

DAILY POST reports Obi is now NDC's presidential candidate, having received the party's flag weekend before naming former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. Utomi told Arise News that even with polling showing Obi could win ADC primaries, the process lacked integrity as 'main players' would not allow fair competition.

This realignment shows opposition parties positioning for 2027 elections, with Obi transitioning from Labour Party to lead NDC. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about internal party democracy affecting voter choices in Nigeria's electoral landscape.

With opposition parties reshaping ahead of 2027, does primary process fairness influence your trust in presidential candidates?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/02/2027-smart-move-pat-utomi-hails-peter-obi-for-escaping-alleged-trap/