Bolaji Abdullahi, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has disclosed why Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai have not joined the opposition party.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja during the weekend, Abdullahi said Obi and El-Rufai are to complete certain electoral processes within their former political parties.

He said the duo is committed to the coalition and would officially join the ADC after the aforementioned processes have been completed.

“They were given the opportunity to finalise pending elections, including by-elections and the selection of governorship candidates within their legacy parties,” Abdullahi stated.

He also downplayed claims that the coalition was embroiled in major legal issues, expressing confidence in the legal steps being taken.

“We are confident in the legality of every step we have taken. We made sure we closed all loopholes the ruling party might try to use against us,” he added.