Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a coalition formed to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Mr Obi announced his resignation in a statement by his spokesperson, Valentine Obienyem, on Sunday.
He did not, however, disclose the party he intends to join next. Mr Obi officially joined the ADC in March after leaving the Labour Party (LP) due to its prolonged internal crisis. He was the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, when he came third. He had served as governor of Anambra State under the All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and later as vice presidential candidate under the PDP in 2019.
In his resignation letter, Mr Obi said his decision to leave the ADC was not based on personal grievances but on the party’s internal divisions, legal disputes, external influence, and an increasingly hostile political environment.
He lamented that Nigeria’s political system has become increasingly toxic, marked by intimidation, insecurity, and persistent scrutiny.
The former presidential candidate stated that institutions meant to protect citizens now often work against them, while individuals genuinely committed to public service face mounting pressure both publicly and privately.
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