By Uche Nnabuchi, Nnewi
A prominent legal practitioner from Anambra State, Hon. Celestine Uzochukwu Okeke, Esq, has applauded the emerging African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition, describing it as a credible force capable of challenging the status quo and reshaping Nigeria’s political future.
Speaking in Nnewi, Hon. Okeke said the coalition presents a real chance to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election, especially if Mr. Peter Obi aligns strategically with northern political stakeholders.
He noted that Obi, who is widely tipped to run under the ADC coalition platform, must build a formidable alliance with the North.
He cited the historical precedent of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s collaboration with Southern leaders, including Bola Tinubu, which led to the fall of the Jonathan administration. According to him, Buhari didn’t rely solely on his region but reached out to the South to secure victory,something Obi must replicate.
Okeke also faulted recent comments by former Labour Party spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo, accusing him of subtly backing Northern candidates and describing such a position as a calculated pro-Tinubu distraction.
He stressed that unseating a sitting president is not an easy task but requires early preparation and a united front, recalling how the 2013 merger of opposition parties eventually ended the PDP’s reign in 2015. He expressed confidence that the ADC coalition could achieve the same outcome again, especially with the involvement of key political heavyweights.
Turning to the Anambra Governorship election slated for November 8, Okeke predicted victory for Governor Chukwuma Soludo, stating that the governor has performed excellently across key sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure.
Okeke, who also serves as President-General of Ndimgbu Otolo Nnewi, said his personal assessment shows that Soludo has touched lives and sectors that matter and therefore deserves a second term.
