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chinelo • 5/3/2026

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, @peter-gregory-obi , has announced his departure from the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening internal crises within the party and broader national challenges. In a statement shared on Sunday on X, Obi said his decision followed deep personal reflection and “silent pains” he had been carrying while navigating Nigeria’s political environment. He described the country’s system as increasingly toxic, saying it had become marked by intimidation, insecurity, suspicion, and discouragement, which he argued often undermines sincere public service. “We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the system that should protect and create opportunities often works against the people,” he said. Obi also said he had been subjected to unfair criticism and internal pressure within political spaces he previously joined in search of solidarity and reform-minded leadership. “Some who publicly identify with you privately distance themselves or join in unfair criticism,” he stated, adding that humility is often misinterpreted as weakness in Nigeria’s political culture. He clarified that his departure from the ADC was not due to personal issues with the party leadership, including former Senate President @david-alechenu-bonaventure-mark or former Vice President @atiku-abubakar , both of whom he said he continues to respect.