Obi Signals Court Battle Over Electoral Changes
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and presidential hopeful, has announced plans to take legal action against the 2026 Electoral Act.
He raised concerns that parts of the newly passed law could affect the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
The statement was made in Awka during the launch of the African Democratic Congress membership mobilisation and revalidation exercise in Anambra State.
The development comes as political activities begin to gather pace ahead of the next election cycle.
Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, believes some sections of the new legislation may influence how future elections are organised.
He said the court would be asked to interpret those provisions to determine their implications.
During the event, he also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to remain neutral while carrying out its duties.
Obi urged the electoral body to focus on organising credible elections and avoid involvement in the internal matters of political parties.
He also encouraged supporters of the ADC across the state to register in their wards and bring more people into the party.
Party leaders at the gathering described the membership exercise as a move to strengthen the ADC’s presence across the state.
Officials said registration would be done both online and manually, while the first batch of membership cards would be distributed in all 21 local government areas.
The party also plans to use a direct primary system to choose candidates for future elections.
