Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has explained his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that it was not due to personal issues with party leaders but because of hostility and internal crises.
In a statement released on Sunday, 3 May 2026, Obi said he woke up with a "deeply reflective heart " after church service and felt compelled to share his thoughts with Nigerians.
He said many people do not understand the "silent pains" some individuals carry daily, including private struggles and emotional burdens faced while trying to serve in difficult circumstances.
"We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the very system that should protect and create opportunities for decent living often works against the people," Obi said.
He stated that humility is often mistaken for weakness and compassion is treated as foolishness in society.
Obi insisted that he has never used privilege or position to oppress others, adding that leadership to him means service and sacrifice.
He went on to clarify that his decision to leave the ADC was not because Senator David Mark, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or other leaders treated him badly.
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"However, the same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC," he said.
He cited "endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division" within the ADC as part of his reasons for leaving, instead of a focus on national problems.
According to the former governor, there are moments he asks in prayer why doing the right thing is often misconstrued as wrongdoing in Nigeria.
He questioned why integrity is not valued and why prudent management of resources is wrongly labelled as stinginess.
"I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that can console a mother whose child has been kidnapped or killed while going to school or work," Obi said.
He stressed he desires a Nigeria where people do not live in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps but in their homes, and where citizens do not go to bed hungry.
Regardless of the challenges, Obi said he remains resolute and believes Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity.
"Yet, despite everything, I remain resolute. I firmly believe that Nigeria can still become a country with competent leadership based on justice, compassion, and equal opportunity for all.
"A new Nigeria is POssible," he said.
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