Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has declared his readiness to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if its internal processes become compromised, emphasizing his refusal to participate in “transactional” politics.
In a candid interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, the former Governor of Anambra State and presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, revealed that his continued stay in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is contingent upon the party maintaining transparent internal processes. Obi, who recently joined the ADC following a leadership crisis in the Labour Party, explained that his political journey has been defined by an aversion to toxic environments and systemic corruption. Recalling his departure from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), he noted, “I moved from APGA to the PDP because of issues with my successor. Rather than allow it to become toxic and become destructive to the governance of the State, I moved out.”
Obi further elaborated on his exit from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) prior to the 2023 elections, describing the atmosphere as increasingly “transactional” and incompatible with his political philosophy. He criticized the culture of financial inducement that often characterizes party primaries in Nigeria, asserting that such practices undermine the essence of public service. “People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional primaries. I cannot be paying people to go and serve them,” Obi stated. He noted that after escaping the “fire” of the previous system to join the Labour Party and subsequently the ADC, he remains vigilant about the conduct of his current political associates.
Addressing his future with the ADC, Obi sent a clear message to the party leadership and its members, many of whom are defectors from other major parties. He warned that he would not hesitate to seek a new platform if the ADC repeats the mistakes of his former parties. “I’m in ADC with the same people, some of whom have left PDP and other parties but we are going through the same process. If that process is again compromised, I will speak out. If I have to move 20 times, I will,” Obi emphasized. His comments underscore a growing tension within the opposition coalition as they attempt to build a unified front ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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