2027: Peter Obi dumps ADC, cites internal disagreements

Peter Obi, a presidential candidate, has stated why he withdrew from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi claimed that internal conflicts, external influences, and the general deterioration of the Nigerian political landscape made him make the move.

According to Obi, the Nigerian political landscape has become very unfriendly and challenging for people to operate in. In his Sunday statement, Obi stated that tensions inside the party structure and external influences played major roles in his withdrawal from the ADC.

The political environment has been termed toxic by Obi. Intimidation, insecurity, and surveillance have been highlighted by Obi as major factors that make it difficult to render any service and engage in nation-building activities.

It should be noted that Obi’s exit from the party was not influenced by any personal problems with the ADC leaders, including David Mark and Atiku Abubakar, who have been the ADC national chairman and former vice president of Nigeria respectively.

However, Obi indicated that similar forces that made the Labour Party unstable during his tenure as a member have started to show signs within the ADC, leading to division and legal battles.

“Similar to the Nigerian state and its representatives, which were responsible for instigating unnecessary conflicts in the Labour Party that led to my resignation, it appears they are making inroads into the ADC,” he stated.

Furthermore, he was worried about the attitude that people had towards integrity, humility, and serving others, saying that they saw them as weaknesses. He added that people who were dedicated to their work were usually criticized or misrepresented.

Also, he was disappointed that sometimes, despite being part of a platform where you have contributed significantly, people would be seen as outsiders and blame for problems they could not solve.

While he had decided to step aside from the ADC, Obi emphasized that the move was motivated by his wish to maintain peace within the political organization amid criticisms.

The former governor of Anambra State clarified that his political aspiration was not motivated by the need to hold any position but rather the desire to make the lives of Nigerians better.

“I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that works for all,” he said.

He highlighted key concerns, including insecurity, poverty, and displacement, noting the need for leadership focused on compassion, justice, and equal opportunity.

Obi, however, reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria’s potential, insisting that the country can still achieve meaningful progress under responsible leadership. “A new Nigeria is possible,” he said.