Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing growing internal disputes and what he described as an increasingly toxic political atmosphere.
Obi made the announcement on Sunday through a statement shared on his X account, where he expressed concern over the recurring instability within the party and the broader challenges facing Nigeria’s political system.
He clarified that his decision was not based on personal disagreements with top party figures such as ADC National Chairman David Mark and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stressing that he still respects both leaders.
According to him, the same political interference and internal crises that pushed him out of the Labour Party appear to be resurfacing within the ADC, making it difficult to focus on national issues.
“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,” Obi stated.
He pointed to ongoing court cases, deepening divisions, and an atmosphere of distrust within the party, warning that such distractions were shifting attention away from the urgent need to address Nigeria’s economic and social challenges.
Obi also lamented that sincerity, humility, and integrity are often wrongly seen as weakness in Nigerian politics, adding that those genuinely working for progress are frequently misunderstood and unfairly blamed.
The former Anambra governor maintained that his ambition has never been about occupying high political offices, but about building a fair and functional society.
“I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that works for all,” he said.
Despite leaving the ADC, Obi reaffirmed his commitment to national development and insisted that Nigeria can still achieve leadership built on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity.
