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Peter Obi has confirmed he is leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing deepening internal crises and a toxic political environment.
But he stopped short of confirming reports that he is set to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
In a reflective post shared on X on Sunday, Obi said his decision to exit the ADC was driven by “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division”, which he said were beginning to mirror the instability that forced his earlier departure from the Labour Party.
Obi’s statement provides the first direct confirmation of his exit from the ADC, led by David Mark, amid growing uncertainty over the party’s internal cohesion and legal standing ahead of the 2027 general elections.
His comments come hours after an invitation circulated by the Nigeria Democratic Congress indicated that both Obi and Kwankwaso were expected to formally declare for the party at an event scheduled for 2pm in Abuja.
The invite stated they would be received by the party’s National Leader, Henry Seriake Dickson, alongside members of its National Working Committee.
However, as at press time, Obi’s Sunday post made no reference to the NDC or any planned defection, and there has been no direct confirmation from Kwankwaso regarding his attendance at the proposed event.
The former Anambra State governor also used the post to reflect on what he described as the “toxic” nature of Nigeria’s political environment, where “intimidation, insecurity, endless scrutiny, and discouragement have become normal”, and where sincerity in public service is often misinterpreted.
Despite distancing himself from internal party conflicts, Obi reaffirmed his long-standing political message, insisting he is not driven by personal ambition but by the desire to see a functional and compassionate Nigerian state.
“I am not desperate to be President… I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed,” he stated.
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