Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso arrived at the residence of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Leader Seriake Dickson at exactly 5:14 pm to join the party. They were accompanied by associates and supporters who sang the 'Ok' song associated with the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement. Obi confirmed his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a personally signed statement on Sunday, citing external influence and systemic disruption as key reasons. He stated his exit was not due to personal grievances against party leaders, including Senator David Mark or Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, whom he continues to respect.
Obi accused agents of the Nigerian state of replicating the same destabilisation seen in the Labour Party within the ADC, pointing to court cases, internal conflicts, and suspicion. He described Nigeria's political environment as toxic, marked by intimidation, insecurity, and discouragement. Obi lamented that humility, respect, and compassion are often misinterpreted in public life, while equality is questioned when not tied to status or power. He insisted his political drive is not for office but for societal change, particularly for mothers who have lost children and citizens living in IDP camps.
Obi spoke of enduring silent pains, emotional burdens, and private battles while striving to act with integrity. He questioned why doing the right thing is often seen as wrongdoing and why integrity is not valued. Despite these challenges, he affirmed his belief in Nigeria's potential for competent leadership.
Peter Obi criticises systemic sabotage in parties like the Labour Party and ADC while seeking membership in another party led by a former governor whose own administration faced similar criticisms. Seriake Dickson's political base in Bayelsa has not been immune to the internal strife and legal battles Obi says he is fleeing. If the pattern of disruption is national, joining a new party under a familiar political class changes little. Obi's appeal for value-based politics remains untested by the alliances he now makes.
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