List of prominent PDP chieftains who have dumped Atiku for Peter Obi

Peter Obi has become a house hold name since he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party to contest the 2023 presidential election on the ticket of the Labour Party.

After emerging as the LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi has since become a major contender with many tipping him to win the 2023 election.

His supporters which are mostly the youths among others have constantly used their social media pages to campaign for him.

Since his popularity and supporters grew stronger, some chieftains of the PDP have also dumped Atiku Abubakar (PDP presidential candidate) to declare support for Peter Obi.

Below are a list of PDP chieftains as stated by Legit.ng.

1. Dr Sampson Orji

Dr Sampson Orji, a PDP chieftain and former governorship aspirant, has said he would vote for Obi against his party’s flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 presidential election.

He said Obi’s antecedents and competence had put him above other presidential candidates, including Atiku.

Orji also stated that he is not leaving the PDP.

2. Babatunde Gbadamosi

Babatunde Gbadamosi, a former governorship candidate (African Democratic Party/2019), is a popular PDP chieftain in Lagos state.

Gbadamosi, who is also a former Lagos East Senatorial Candidate of the PDP, defected to the Labour Party in August to back Obi.

He said Obi’s presidential bid has rekindled his hope.

3. Chief Adesunbo Onitiri

Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, another PDP chieftain in Lagos state, has defected to the Labour Party.

Onitiri added that he is backing Obi to become president in 2023.

4. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor

Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor is another PDP member who has declared support for Obi over Atiku.

Ifaluyi-Isibor said he remains a PDP member but supporting Obi to win the 2023 presidential election.

The PDP chieftain is the Director of Mobilisation, Nigeria Diaspora Youth Coalition For Peter Obi.

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