Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has revealed he could leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if the party’s internal processes are compromised.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Obi explained the reasons behind his past defections, including his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing that he prioritizes transparency and due process over political convenience.
“I moved from APGA to the PDP because of issues with my successor. Rather than allow it to become toxic and become destructive to the governance of the State, I moved out,” he said.
Reflecting on his time in the PDP, Obi criticized what he described as a transactional political culture.
“People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional primaries. I cannot be paying people to go and serve them,” Obi stated.
He noted that similar patterns are beginning to emerge again.
“So I moved to Labour Party, and of course like I said, government came into same system, which is very clear, I escaped from the fire they started.”
Now in the ADC, Obi said the same concerns persist among political actors across parties.
“I’m in ADC with the same people, some of whom have left PDP and other parties but we are going through the same process.”
He maintained that he would not hesitate to speak out or take action if the situation worsens.
“If that process is again compromised, I will speak out. If I have to move 20 times, I will,” he emphasized.
His remarks add to ongoing conversations around political realignments and internal party democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.