Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has called for unity among opposition forces following the defection of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, Obi said Kwankwaso’s move to the ADC marks a significant development in efforts to rebuild Nigeria’s democracy.
Obi disclosed that he visited Kano on Monday at the invitation of Kwankwaso, describing him as an elder brother, and noting that the visit coincided with the former governor’s decision to join the party.
He stressed the need for opposition parties and “well-meaning Nigerians” to set aside their differences and unite in addressing the country’s challenges.
He said: “Yesterday, Monday 30th March, I returned to the North’s Commercial nerve centre, Kano, on the invitation of my dear elder brother, Senator, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso @KwankwasoRM, whose decision to join our party marks yet another significant step in the collective effort to rescue and rebuild our democracy and dear nation, Nigeria.
“As I have consistently maintained, this is the time for all opposition forces and well-meaning Nigerians to set aside their differences and work together in unity of purpose.
“We must move beyond the politics of division, ethnicity, religion, and region, and embrace the politics of competence, character, capacity, compassion, and commitment to a better Nigeria.
“The task before us is not about winning elections alone; it is about rebuilding institutions, restoring confidence in governance, and securing a better future for our children.”
