African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has asserted the significance of the South-East in Nigerian nationhood.
He said no other part is more Nigerian than it.
Obi spoke as he completed his registration in his hometown of Agulu in Aniocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on Saturday.
According to him, the South-East region is working collectively with other parts of the country to build a strong opposition ahead of the next elections.
“In this journey of 2027, we in the South-East are working as a family and discussing with other regions.
“The goal is to unite the opposition and create a new Nigeria. The South-East is part of Nigeria and no region is more Nigerian than the South-East,” he added.
Obi also criticised the current socio-economic conditions, describing the country as one of the poorest globally despite its vast resources.
He stated, “We cannot continue in an era where Nigeria has become one of the worst five countries in the world and the poverty capital of the world.
“We are committed to building a Nigeria where the child of a nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody.
The National Organising Secretary of the ADC, Chinedu Idigo, explained that the party’s membership registration exercise would be conducted both physically and online.
He urged prospective members to complete online registration before visiting designated centres to collect their membership cards.
Idigo added that the party would adopt the direct primary system in selecting its candidates for future elections.
He also disclosed that 50,000 membership cards had been sent to the state, with additional cards expected to arrive soon.
Also speaking at the event, the ADC candidate in the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election, John Nwosu, described Obi’s registration as a significant milestone for the party.
“This is a day of joy. The journey of Obi to the presidency begins today,” Nwosu said.
He urged party members to close ranks and avoid internal divisions ahead of future elections.
Reflecting on the 2023 general elections, Nwosu said challenges such as vote buying, voter apathy and inadequate polling agents had undermined the party’s performance, adding that efforts were being made to address those issues.
