Peter Obi’s defection from the Labour Party to an opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31, 2025, has deepened divisions within the party. The former LP presidential candidate aligned with a coalition seeking to challenge the ruling APC ahead of 2027, sparking reactions among LP leaders and his Obidient support base.
Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi said, “From the onset, his approach to development showed that he belonged to the capitalist school of thought.” He added, “He was a platform candidate, not the leader of the Labour Party. He tried… to seize control of the party, but we resisted.” Obi loyalist Elder Yusuf Danbaki countered, saying, “There is now a coalition, and the Labour Party permitted him to be part of it.”