Former presidential media aide Lauretta Onochie has called for total unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as political activities ahead of the 2027 elections continue to intensify across Nigeria.
Onochie, who previously served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, appealed to members and supporters joining the ADC from different political camps to embrace a common identity instead of operating in separate blocs within the party.
The former presidential aide made her position known through a message shared on her official Facebook page, where she emphasized that the future strength of the ADC depends heavily on collective loyalty and internal cooperation among all members.
According to Gossip News Now, Onochie specifically referenced former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and the widely known Obidient Movement, expressing confidence that they understand the importance of unity within the opposition coalition.
She argued that political groups entering the ADC from parties such as the APC, PDP, APGA, SDP, and Labour Party must fully align with the structure and identity of the ADC rather than maintain separate political camps inside the party.
Onochie maintained that no political movement can succeed effectively while operating independently within a larger coalition. In her view, members of the ADC must see themselves as belonging to one political family with a shared mission ahead of the next general elections.
Drawing comparisons with groups loyal to former President Muhammadu Buhari, she explained that Buhari support organizations are not functioning as parallel structures within the ADC and insisted that the same standard should apply to every political bloc entering the party.
Her comments come shortly after the Obidient Movement publicly clarified that its support for Peter Obi remains tied strictly to his presidential ambition and not to any vice-presidential arrangement under the ADC platform.
That clarification followed controversy surrounding remarks allegedly linked to the movement’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, suggesting the group might remain within the ADC even if Obi failed to secure the party’s presidential ticket.
Onochie concluded her message with a strong appeal for solidarity, urging party members to put aside conditions, divisions, and personal interests in order to build a united political front capable of influencing the 2027 elections.
Political Commentary and Analysis
The latest statement from Lauretta Onochie reflects growing concerns within emerging opposition coalitions about the challenge of balancing different political identities under one platform.
Political observers believe her remarks were aimed at preventing internal divisions that could weaken the ADC’s chances ahead of the next election cycle. Analysts also note that coalition politics in Nigeria often struggle when support groups attempt to preserve separate structures while working under a shared political platform.
The increasing conversations surrounding the Obidient Movement, Peter Obi, and the ADC suggest that opposition alliances may continue facing debates over leadership, identity, and political direction as 2027 approaches.
For many analysts, the ability of the ADC to manage competing interests while maintaining unity could become one of the defining factors in determining its future political relevance nationwide.
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