Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, is currently making headlines following his recent political affiliation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
On Sunday, May 3, Peter Obi announced his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Naijaonpoint reports that Obi made the announcement in a statement shared on his 𝕏 handle.
In the statement, Obi described the current political climate as hostile and discouraging, adding that even within political alliances, individuals sometimes face unexpected opposition and criticism.
Obi clarified that his decision was not influenced by any personal issues with party leaders, including David Mark and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.
The former governor said recurring internal disputes and legal challenges within the party influenced his exit.
From APGA To ADC
Naijaonpoint reports that Obi has been affiliated with at least four political parties in his political journey.
- He began his political journey with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2002/2003, before moving to…
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2014.
- Peter eventually left the PDP on May 25, 2022, and joined the Labour Party in 2022 ahead of the 2023 general elections.
- Again, he left the PDP and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31, 2025, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Peter Obi announced his resignation from the ADC.
Peter Obi’s Legal Battle, Impeachment And Struggle For Presidency
He started his major elective political career in APGA, where he became governor of Anambra State after a prolonged legal battle.
Naijaonpoint recalls that Obi was elected governor of Anambra State on the platform of APGA in 2006 and served until 2014 after a political journey that included legal battles and a brief impeachment.
He later joined the PDP in 2014 and was the party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2019 election, running alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
In May 2022, Obi left the PDP shortly before its presidential primary and joined the Labour Party, where he emerged as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election.
He later moved to the ADC in December 2025 as part of the opposition realignment adopted by opposition figures seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Reports have also speculated that Obi and some top ADC leaders were already weighing defection to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), following concerns over the party’s leadership structure and unresolved legal disputes.
‘I Am A Loyal Party Member’
Meanwhile, an old video of Obi defending his movement across political parties has resurfaced on social media.
In the video, which began trending around the time reports emerged about his exit from the ADC, Obi said he had always been loyal to any party he belonged to.
He said, “I am always a loyal member of any party. Yes, people will say he has left this party and that party. One day, those who are close to me will tell the story of how I left those parties. The truth is that every party I left, I was pushed to leave.”
Obi said he preferred to walk away from political disagreement rather than remain in a place where crisis had become difficult to manage.
He added, “This morning, someone asked me a question about something and I said, I don’t stay where there is a problem. I have never knowingly, whether it is a private or public quarrel with people. I don’t do it. I would rather be the loser. I will become a coward for peace than to stay where there is problem.
“If tomorrow people say, ‘We don’t want you here’, I will move on. That is not weakness; it’s a virtue. Just like people would say he is simple, it’s a virtue; people will say he is patient, it’s a virtue.”
The former governor also said his political decisions were driven by his commitment to a better Nigeria, rather than personal quarrels.
He said, “You must be able to do things by tolerating others and if they don’t want you, don’t quarrel with them, move on. My commitment is for a better Nigeria. I believe we need to work together with other entities to be able to change the country.”
Obi had earlier explained that his movements from APGA to PDP, Labour Party and ADC were informed by different political circumstances, including internal disagreements and the need to pursue his national political ambition.
Naijaonpoint reports that though Obi has confirmed his exit from the ADC, he has not officially declared whether he will join the NDC or another party.
