Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged full support for whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, amid speculation that former Labour Party flagbearer Peter Obi may contest on the party’s platform.
Speaking on Channels Television’s *Politics Today* on Wednesday, Kingibe described herself as a committed nationalist focused on strengthening opposition politics.
“I am a nationalist. The truth is that Peter Obi may be the candidate of the ADC in 2027; he may not be.
“I joined the ADC as an opposition to support the party and whoever the candidate is; if it’s Peter Obi, very well and good, we will work for him.
“If he is not, whoever it is, we will work for the person, too.
“Now, as you say, if the country chooses to vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then so be it, then he will be the President. But I’ve always believed in the opposition; I don’t think a one-party state is the best thing for our democracy,” she added.
Kingibe, who recently defected from the Labour Party to the ADC, expressed concern over the economic hardships faced by Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that citizens are not prospering as expected and could benefit from reduced taxation.
She called on the President to reassess the impact of his policies on ordinary people.
On the President’s claim that the sacrifices made by Nigerians would soon end, the senator said, “I don’t know if we are nearing the end.
“The truth is that there is bound to be some pain, but I think that certain things can be put in place to alleviate the discomfort for the people.”
She stated that his policies won’t work if they are circumvented.
Kingibe said that though the President’s intentions are good, implementation was a challenge.