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Frontline presidential aspirant and heavyweight of main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Peter Obi, today announced that he will leave the party, which is seeking to remove President Bola Tinubu from office in 2027.
Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, disclosed this in a statement posted on his verified X handle today.
In it, Obi alleged that some agents of the Federal Government who infiltrated the LP and created unnecessary crises and hostility within its ranks that forced him to leave, now appear to be finding their way into the ADC.
The Nigeria development statistics-savvy politician claimed the agents came with unceasing court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, alleging that rather than dealing with deeper national problems of service and nation-building, they focused on playing politics built more on control and exclusion.
He lamented the negative ethic in Nigeria, saying it has become a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect viewed as a lack of courage, and compassion treated as foolishness.
Profiling himself, Obi, a multi-billionaire, said he had never looked down on anyone except to uplift them, stressing also that he had never used privilege, position, or resources to oppress others, intimidate the weak, or make people feel small.
To him, leadership should always be about service, sacrifice, and helping others rise.
Reflecting on his personal relationship with other ADC heavyweights, Obi wrote: “Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them.
“However, 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, with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, instead of focusing on deeper national problems and playing politics built more on control and exclusion than on service and nation-building.
“Let me assure all that I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President.”
Obi stated that his focus has always been on government of compassion for the weak and vulnerable, service delivery and societal transformation so that majority of people can be happy.
“I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed while going to school or work.
“I am desperate to see a Nigeria where people will not live in IDP camps but in their homes. I am desperate for a country where Nigerian citizens do not go to bed hungry, not knowing where their next meal will come from.
“Yet, despite everything, I remain resolute. I firmly believe that Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity for all,” he stated.
He added: “I woke up this morning after my church service with a deeply reflective heart, and despite every constraint, I felt compelled to share these thoughts with you.
“Many people do not truly understand the silent pains some of us carry daily—the private struggles, emotional burdens, and quiet battles we face while trying to survive and serve sincerely in difficult circumstances.
“We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the people—a society where intimidation, insecurity, endless scrutiny, and discouragement have become normal.”
ADC Unfurls Timetable For Primaries
In a related development, ADC has released a timetable for its primaries.
A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, today, indicated that the timetable will commence with the sale of nomination forms from 5-10 May.
According to the statement, the timetable reflects the party’s commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and full compliance with electoral guidelines.
It read, in part: “The sale of nomination forms will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while the submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13, 2026.
“Screening of aspirants will take place from May 14 to May 15, 2026, followed by the publication of screening results on May 17, 2026.
“Appeals will be heard between May 18 and May 19, 2026, with the final list of cleared aspirants to be released on May 20, 2026.
“Primary elections will commence on May 21, 2026, with elections for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats holding simultaneously at the ward level.
“The Governorship primaries will take place on May 22, 2026, while the Presidential Primary is scheduled for May 25, 2026.
“This will be followed by a meeting of the National Executive Committee on May 26, 2026, and the Special National Convention on May 27, 2026, where final ratifications will be made.
“In line with our commitment to inclusivity and broad participation, we have also approved a structured fee regime for nomination forms across all elective positions.
“The presidential nomination form is pegged at N100 million, governorship at N50 million, Senate at N20 million, House of Representatives at N10 million, and State House of Assembly at N3 million.
“To encourage wider participation, we have introduced concessional rates, offering a 50 percent discount for youths and a 25 percent discount for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs).”
The party implored all members, stakeholders, and aspirants to adhere strictly to the outlined schedule and guidelines.
*PHOTO CAPTION: Obi.
