By Our Reporter
Former Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has attributed his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to what he described as the “toxic” nature of politics in Nigeria, warning that familiar patterns of crisis and hostility had begun to resurface within the party.
In a statement shared on his X platform, Obi said the same issues that forced his departure from the Labour Party were “rearing their head again” in the ADC. He pointed to “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division” as signs of a political environment drifting away from service and nation-building.
“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,” he said, stressing that such distractions undermine efforts to address pressing national challenges.
Obi maintained that his decision was not driven by personal ambition or grievances but by principle, adding, “I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that works for all.”
He further emphasized his vision for a better country, stating his desire for “a Nigeria where people will not go to bed hungry” and where citizens can live in safety and dignity, reaffirming that his commitment to national development remains unchanged despite his exit.