Obi vows to challenge Electoral Act in Court, raises concerns over 2027 poll

2026-03-07 - 15:57

By Vincent Ujumadu Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has said he will challenge the recently passed 2026 Electoral Act in court, expressing concerns that some of its provisions could affect the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Obi spoke in Awka during the flag-off of the membership mobilisation, registration and revalidation exercise of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State. The former Labour Party presidential candidate said he believed certain aspects of the law could influence the electoral process and indicated that legal action would be taken to seek judicial interpretation. Obi also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain neutral in the conduct of elections and avoid involvement in the internal affairs of political parties. “A referee does not determine the rules, choices or line-up of players in teams or clubs,” he said, calling on the electoral body to focus on its constitutional role of conducting credible elections. He encouraged ADC members and supporters across the state to register at their respective wards and mobilise others to join the party. Chairman of the occasion, Senator Ndii Obi, said the ADC would provide a platform where members could participate freely in the party’s activities. He urged party supporters in the state to work together to strengthen the party ahead of future elections. Also speaking, the Chairman of the ADC Registration Committee in Anambra State, Hon. Ben Nwosu, described the exercise as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence. Nwosu said the first batch of membership cards would be distributed across the 21 local government areas of the state. The National Organising Secretary of the party, Chinedu Idigo, explained that registration would be conducted both online and manually, advising prospective members to complete the online process before collecting their membership cards at designated centres. He added that the party plans to adopt a direct primary system for the selection of candidates. In his remarks, the ADC candidate in the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election, John Nwosu, described the event as an important step in strengthening the party’s political structure. Also speaking, the Senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Victor Umeh, described the gathering as significant and reiterated support for Obi’s political ambitions.