Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has formally joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), stating that the dire condition of the nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria informed his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement on Monday, Obi revealed he joined the NDC alongside his ally, Engr. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to continue the push for a new Nigeria anchored on justice, competence, accountability, and compassion for ordinary citizens.
“I left the ADC for the same reason I left the Labour Party: the severe, orchestrated litigation and internal crises deliberately designed to ensure that I, alongside many other notable individuals, do not effectively participate in the electoral process,” Obi said.
He expressed gratitude to the ADC leadership, particularly Chairman Senator David Mark, whom he commended for his exceptional leadership, and his “elder brother” Atiku Abubakar, along with other leaders in the party.
Obi stressed that his move was not driven by anger, personal ambition, or convenience, but by deep reflection on Nigeria’s current challenges.
He painted a grim picture of the country, citing rising poverty, widespread hunger, persistent insecurity, collapsing businesses, and diminishing hope among the youth.
“At a time like this, leadership must be driven not by propaganda or division, but by competence, capacity, character, and compassion,” he added.
The former Anambra State governor appealed to the Federal Government to stop encouraging unresolved litigations and crises within political parties, warning that democracy must not be turned into a weapon against the people.
“Opposition parties must not be weakened or destroyed, because when democracy loses balance, the people ultimately suffer,” Obi warned.
He reaffirmed his commitment to working with Nigerians across all divides, describing the national task as bigger than any individual or party.
Obi urged citizens, especially the youth and women, to remain hopeful and resilient, declaring that “a new Nigeria is still possible.”
The defection comes amid growing political realignments and concerns over the stability and registration status of several opposition parties ahead of future elections.
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