“We understand the nightmare that the current wave of mass defections has unleashed on the opposition,” said the APC statement.
“We promised 3.5 million votes, and we are not joking about it,” Governor Monday Okpebholo stated.
“I have promised the president that we will deliver 2.5 million votes to him in 2027,” Mr Okpebholo said.
The party we have joined now prioritises youths and women,” the former VP told BBC Hausa.
Mr Obi’s push could edge out Atiku Abubakar from the 2027 presidential race.
“The coalition will win the 2027 election with 99 per cent votes if it is not self-sabotaged,” said Martin Onovo, a former presidential candidate.
