Hon. Afam Ogene, a political associate of Peter Obi, has linked the renewed legal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to events that followed Obi’s registration in Agulu, Anambra State.………
Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Ogene explained that he accompanied Obi and other supporters to Agulu on June 7 for the registration exercise, adding that both of them registered in their respective communities on the same day.
According to him, a legal case filed by Nafiu Bala on September 12, 2025, was suddenly revived shortly after the registration, a development he said created tension within the party.
Ogene stated: “Saturday 7th, we joined Mr Peter Obi to his village in Agulu to get registered. As soon as Mr Peter Obi registered on that day, I registered in my village on that day. Less than one week from that date, the case filed by Nafiu Bala on September 12th 2025 was suddenly resurrected and given accelerated hearing.”
He argued that the timing of the court action raised concerns among party members and supporters, as it created uncertainty about the stability of the ADC-backed coalition. He added that the situation contributed to growing distrust within the political arrangement and influenced Obi’s decision, alongside his allies, to eventually exit the coalition and align with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Ogene further noted that the sudden resurgence of the legal dispute triggered debates within the party about internal cohesion and preparedness ahead of future elections. He said the development became a major factor that reshaped political calculations among stakeholders in the coalition.
He maintained that the episode highlighted how internal disputes and court proceedings can quickly alter political alignments, especially when they occur shortly after major registration or defection activities. According to him, such events often weaken confidence among supporters and raise doubts about the durability of emerging political platforms.
He concluded that political parties must manage internal disagreements carefully to avoid further fragmentation and instability within opposition coalitions.
