Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has questioned Peter Obi's decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying it deprived him of an opportunity to demonstrate his political strength within the party. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Momodu argued Obi should have remained in the ADC to contest through its internal processes, such as direct or consensus primaries. He maintained that a genuinely popular candidate would secure support from party members even without a national profile. Momodu suggested Obi may have avoided the process due to the difficulty of confronting established political figures in the party.
He pointed to Atiku Abubakar as an example of a persistent and seasoned contender, noting Atiku's decades-long pursuit of the presidency reflects consistency and strategic focus. Momodu also claimed Obi's choices were swayed by pressure from key supporters, including Aisha Yesufu and Pat Utomi, who publicly rejected any suggestion of him accepting a vice-presidential position under another candidate. Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso recently left the ADC for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Obi cited internal disagreements, external interference, and rising tensions within the ADC as reasons for his departure.
