Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reportedly resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing renewed interference by “the same Nigerian state and its agents” that previously destabilized his former party.
In a statement attributed to Obi and widely shared on social media, the former Anambra State governor emphasized that his decision was not due to personal conflicts with ADC leaders. “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. I will continue to respect them,” the statement reads.
Obi pointed to “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division” within the ADC, accusing external forces of prioritizing control over genuine nation-building. He drew parallels to the crises that forced his earlier exit from the Labour Party, framing his move as a stand against politics of exclusion rather than service.
Obi defected to the ADC in December 2025 alongside other opposition figures as part of a coalition aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. However, the party has since been plagued by legal disputes over leadership and internal rifts, with recent court rulings and stakeholder meetings fueling speculation about its viability.
Rumors have swirled about a potential move to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or another platform, with some reports suggesting Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso could formalize a new alignment as early as Monday.
