A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jacob Mark, has strongly criticized Bolaji Abdullahi, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over his comments regarding the potential return of Peter Obi to the PDP ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Abdullahi, while speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time programme on Monday, had dismissed ongoing speculations about Obi’s return to the PDP, claiming the former Anambra State governor understands the risks involved. He further asserted that the emergence of the ADC had triggered internal shifts within the PDP, while maintaining that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) still holds sway over the main opposition party.
In a sharp rebuttal, Jacob Mark accused Abdullahi of political inconsistency, describing him as a “serial party-hopper” motivated solely by the pursuit of political power and appointments.
“Bolaji Abdullahi is one of those politicians who move from one party to another seeking relevance and appointments,” Mark stated. “He has served in various roles across different platforms. These are transactional politicians whose major preoccupation is how to grab power—not the kind of people who should shape political discourse.”
Mark questioned Abdullahi’s authority to speak on Obi’s political future, noting that those pushing for Obi’s continued stay in the ADC are doing so primarily for strategic relevance.
“Peter Obi is a mature politician. If he chooses to join the ADC, that’s entirely his decision,” Mark said. “But the truth is, some people close to him know that the ADC will not offer him its ticket—they have their own hidden agenda, which will be exposed in due time.”
He warned that the coalition forming around the ADC is not Peter Obi’s creation and that the party merely seeks to leverage Obi’s popularity for credibility.
“Take Peter Obi out of the ADC, and nobody will talk about them,” Mark said. “He doesn’t control that coalition—they just need him to give it legitimacy.”
Mark also questioned the credibility of political actors outside the PDP who continue to offer commentary on the party’s internal affairs.
“You can’t stand outside the stadium and claim to know what’s happening on the field. You’re not a player. You don’t know the dynamics within the PDP,” he said.
The former PDP official reaffirmed his commitment to the party, saying he has no interest in defecting to a platform that lacks ideological clarity or is dominated by individuals solely interested in securing office.
“If anyone is forming a new political platform, it should be one driven by people who genuinely care about Nigeria—not those seeking power for its own sake,” he concluded.
The debate over Obi’s political future continues to gain momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition coalitions jockey for structure and credibility in the face of the APC’s dominance.
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