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Peter Obi Resigns From ADC, Cites Toxic Political Climate
Obi said the move follows internal division, legal disputes and alleged infiltration, while he reaffirmed his focus on Nigeria’s insecurity and poverty.
- On Sunday, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress , citing a toxic political environment marked by external interference and internal division.
- Obi alleged that agents of the Nigerian state, who previously infiltrated the Labour Party and created hostility forcing his exit, are now destabilizing the ADC with endless court cases and internal suspicion.
- Clarifying his decision, Obi stated he holds no personal grievances against party leaders, emphasizing he continues to respect former Senate President David Mark and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
- Despite leaving the party, Obi reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria's progress, emphasizing that his primary concern remains citizen welfare, particularly regarding insecurity, poverty, and displacement.
- Driven by a desire for a functional society, Obi stated he is not desperate for political office, emphasizing he is "desperate to see a society" that is just and compassionate for all.
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Nigeria’s Peter Obi leaves opposition coalition
Nigerian politician Peter Obi withdrew from a coalition that agreed to present a united front against President Bola Tinubu in January’s election, increasing the likelihood that the opposition vote will be split.Obi’s announcement on Sunday that he will leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — whose members include Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president — came amid legal cases over the party’s leadership. Obi, who came third in the 2023 po…
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