BREAKING: Peter Obi Resigns from ADC, Gives Reasons

BREAKING: Peter Obi Resigns from ADC, Gives Reasons

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing what he described as a toxic political environment, persistent internal crises, and external interference undermining the party’s stability ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi disclosed his decision in a personally signed statement released on Sunday, stressing that his departure was not motivated by personal grievances against key party figures, including former Senate President David Mark and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, both of whom he said he still respects.

“Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me,” Obi stated.

The former Anambra State governor, however, alleged that the same political forces he accused of destabilising the Labour Party had begun infiltrating the ADC through internal disputes, legal battles, and growing distrust among party stakeholders.

“However, the same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC, with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division,” he said.

Obi’s resignation comes amid mounting tension within opposition circles over coalition arrangements and presidential calculations ahead of the 2027 election. Political observers say disagreements over zoning, candidate selection, and leadership control have intensified pressure within the ADC coalition project in recent months.

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The former presidential candidate described Nigeria’s wider political climate as increasingly hostile to reform-minded leadership, lamenting what he called the normalisation of intimidation, insecurity, and political suppression.

“We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the people,” Obi stated.

He also suggested that some political allies had privately distanced themselves from him despite publicly identifying with his movement.

“More painful is when some of those you associate with, believing you would find understanding and solidarity among them, become part of the pressure you face,” he said. “Some who publicly identify with you privately distance themselves or join in unfair criticism.”

Obi further criticised what he described as distorted values within Nigeria’s political system, arguing that humility, fairness, and compassion are increasingly treated as weaknesses.

“We live in a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect is seen as a lack of courage, and compassion is treated as foolishness,” he noted.

“A system where treating people equally is questioned simply because you refuse to worship status, tribe, class, or power.”

Despite leaving the ADC, Obi insisted he remains committed to national transformation rather than personal political ambition.

“Let me assure all that I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed,” he said.

“I am desperate to see a Nigeria where people will not live in IDP camps but in their homes. I am desperate for a country where Nigerian citizens do not go to bed hungry.”

The former governor also spoke about the emotional strain of his political journey, revealing that he has endured “silent pains,” “quiet battles,” and personal sacrifices while attempting to pursue reform under difficult political conditions.

“There are moments I ask God in prayer: Why is doing the right thing often misconstrued as wrongdoing in our country?” Obi said. “Why is integrity not valued?”

Obi’s exit is expected to trigger fresh political realignments within the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential race, especially as coalition talks among major opposition figures continue to evolve.

Although he did not announce his next political platform, analysts believe the move could reshape opposition strategies and reignite debates over a unified challenger against the ruling party in the next election cycle.

 

BREAKING: Peter Obi Resigns from ADC, Gives Reasons